This course prepares students to be teachers in early childhood settings, working with children aged up to eight years.
It meets both national and local needs for early childhood teachers of exemplary practice, who are committed to enhancing educational outcomes for all children. It emphasises improving the teaching-learning relationship in the centre or classroom, raising awareness of issues surrounding Indigenous education and developing an informed evidence-based approach to learning and teaching in early childhood.
The course will have a range of flexible multi modal delivery options that will include workshops, Learnline, face-to-face delivery and external.
Entry requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0. 5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the ACIKE Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
English Language Requirements
All HE applicants are required to demonstrate the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study. These entry requirements will normally be met by undertaking previous education in an English speaking country or obtaining a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.
Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) English language proficiency (ELP) requirements for student visa applications.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Charles Darwin University (CDU).