Leading for Engagement in Early Childhood Specialisation
Code SPAAUS
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About this Specialisation
This specialisation is designed to equip students with the knowledge and understanding to champion children’s engagement and optimise learning.
Students have the opportunity to target topics of most significance to their leadership interests. Options include leading innovative practices for integrating STEM, developing expert knowledge for creative learning environment design and integrated arts (with Study Tour option), strategies for building partnerships and leading effective transitions to school for all learners, and developing expert knowledge and evidence-informed strategies for supporting considerate behaviours in early childhood settings.
Code SPAAUS
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
Select four units from the following:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ECS4160 ^ | STEM in Early Childhood: A Creative Integrated Approach | 15 |
| ECS4320 ^ | Creative Early Childhood Environments | 15 |
| ECS4315 ^ | Building Partnerships in Early Childhood Settings | 15 |
| EDU4310 ^ | Difficult Behaviours in Young Children: Intervention and Support | 15 |
| ECS4335 ^ | Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators and Children | 15 |
| ECS3270 ^ | Partnering with Allied Health Professionals for Child Development and Health | 15 |
^ Core Option
For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCareer Opportunities
Employment opportunities
This specialisation provides employment opportunities in early childhood education, including roles such as kindergarten to year 3 teacher, early childhood teacher (ECT) in early learning centres, centre director, or leadership positions in schools, early learning settings, and related industries.
Possible future job titles
Early Childhood Teacher, Primary Teacher, Early Childhood Leader, Centre Director
This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses
Experiences
The Important Things
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
Course Entry
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Applying
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