MASTER OF
TEACHING
(Early Childhood Education)(Birth to Five)
CRICOS Course Code: 117817J
Pursue a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Teaching and gain the knowledge, practical experience, and cultural competency to educate and support children from birth to five years. Prepare for a meaningful career as an early childhood educator, shaping learning and development in childcare centres, preschools, and community-based environments.
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The early childhood education workforce needs to grow by 3.0% per year to meet national preschool policy goals by 2034.
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ABOUT
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
CREDIT FOR
PRIOR LEARNING
COURSE STRUCTURE
AND CONTENT
MODES OF STUDY
ASSESSMENT
ABOUT THIS COURSE
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) (Birth to Five) is a two-year postgraduate degree designed to prepare students for teaching roles in early childhood education settings. The program combines theory with practical experience to develop skilled, reflective, and culturally responsive educators who can support the learning and wellbeing of children from birth to five years. It includes a nested Graduate Diploma option and meets national accreditation standards.
A graduate of the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) (Birth to Five) may progress to secure employment in the public and private sectors as Early Childhood Teacher, Preschool Educator, Childcare Centre Director, Early Learning Coordinator, Family Support Worker, Educational Program Leader, Community Education Facilitator, Curriculum Developer, Early Intervention Specialist, or Education Policy Assistant. Graduates may also pursue further study or academic careers as Education Researchers, Early Childhood Lecturers, or Policy and Advocacy Specialists.
Duration
Full time: 2 years
(or equivalent part time)
Start dates
Start dates
Study options
Part Time (Domestic students only)
Full Time
Fees
FEE-HELP applicable to Domestic Students only
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
As early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning and development, graduates of the CIHE Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) (Birth to Five) are prepared to work across diverse educational and community settings. With strong knowledge of child development and inclusive pedagogy, they support children and families, lead quality practice, and contribute meaningfully beyond the classroom.
Over the entire program students will acquire the necessary attributes that will distinguish them as a graduate of CIHE.
- A graduate of Crown Institute of Higher Education will possess comprehensive knowledge in their discipline and be able to apply that knowledge effectively in the workplace.
- They will be able to identify problems and work pro-actively and creatively to develop solutions and to generate, analyse and interpret different types of information to inform and support decision-making processes.
- They will be able to do the following: think logically and critically to analyse and solve problems; work with high levels of autonomy; be independent thinkers; engage with others proactively and collaboratively for continued personal and professional development;
act ethically and with an awareness of cultural diversity and will have developed their communication skills.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To satisfy the general entrance requirements for admission to the MIT course, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:
DOMESTIC APPLICANTS:
Domestic applicants with a non-cognate AQF7 credential:
- Successful completion of an Australian recognised AQF7 qualification or overseas equivalent
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS:
International students must meet the conditions above.
- In addition, international students whose first language is not English must demonstrate competency in the English language. English proficiency can be demonstrated by providing proof of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall test result (or equivalent alternative test result as defined by regulation) that meets the specified level of English proficiency specified for the course: IELTS 7 with no individual band below 6.5, Pearson PTE Academic 65 overall with no individual communicative skill below 58, or recognised equivalency.
Where international students have achieved an AQF qualification or equivalent overseas qualification and where the language of instruction has been English, students are deemed to have met the English language fluency requirement.
| Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| Code | Course Title |
| EC500 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education |
| EC501 | Early Childhood Learning and Development |
| EC502 | Language and Literacy in Early Years |
| ECP501 | Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy Professional Experience 1 |
| Semester 2 | |
| EC503 | Numeracy, Science, Sustainability and Technology in the Early Years |
| EC504 | The Arts and Creativity in Early Childhood |
| EC505 | Children, Family and Community |
| ECP502 | Reflective Practice, Assessment and Evaluation Professional Experience 2 (Pre-Req: ECP501) |
| Semester 3 | |
| EC900 | Management, Leadership and Advocacy |
| Elective | Elective option from the table below |
| EC902 | Language and Literacies in the Early Years |
| EC903 | Numeracy and Mathematics in Early Years |
| Semester 4 | |
| EC905 | Contemporary Issues and Research in Early Childhood Education and Care |
| ECP903 | Advancing Early Childhood Education Skills: Professional Experience 3 |
| EC909 | Capstone Project in Early Childhood Education and Care NB Double Unit or 20 Credit Points |
| Electives | |
| EC901 | Infant and Toddler Belonging, Being & Becoming |
| EC904 | Diversity and Inclusion |
| EC906 | Wellbeing and Mental Health |
| EC907 | Australian Indigenous Perspectives |
| EC908 | Research Approaches in Education |
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
CIHE’s Master of Teaching ((Early Childhood)(Birth to Five)) course is recognised by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as an approved early childhood qualification for Early Childhood Teachers under the National Quality Framework. CIHE has submitted an application for professional accreditation and its current status is “pending approval”.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Crown Institute of Higher Education (“CIHE”) grants credit towards a course of study on the basis of prior learning, whether from formal studies or professional work experience to ensure that students commence study at a level appropriate to their prior learning experiences so that they are not required to repeat prior learning.
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MODES OF STUDY ASSESSMENT
At CIHE we provide workshop-based engaged learning. All our units involve participation in 3 hours of on-campus workshop per week for 12 weeks. Each week’s workshop will require preparation – reading, activities and online work.
All our units are supported by an online learning management system – Moodle.
We use a range of assessment tasks at CIHE to help you monitor your learning – quizzes, group work, case-studies and scenario-based activities, reports and exams.
Our assessment tasks are designed to be work-oriented, that is, they are designed to mimic the real world processes involved in business so that you will be ready to start your career as an active independent professional.