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Humanities and Science in Early Childhood

Postgraduate | CUR-MTEC508 | 2024

Study how concepts in humanities and science begin forming in young children. Consider how kids form these using their families and neighbourhood. Look at curriculum including biological, chemical, earth, space and physical sciences.  

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Enrol by
19 May 2024
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
13 weeks
Start dates
27 May 2024

Price from

$2,486

Upfront cost

$0

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Humanities and Science in Early Childhood

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate knowledge of the humanities and social sciences and science curricula and principles associated with effective teaching in the early years as outlined in the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum
    2. research and justify the use of an inquiry based approach to learning in the humanities and social sciences and science curriculum areas for a diversity of learners
    3. develop appropriate content, assessment items, teaching strategies and resources related to the Australian Curriculum for a nominated age group
    4. reflect on and appraise professional knowledge and student learning as applicable to the humanities and social sciences and science curriculum areas

Entry requirements

Part of a degree

To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

  • CUR-MTE-MAS-2024 - Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Elective

  • CUR-EDU-GCE-2024 - Graduate Certificate in Education

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

Related degrees

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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PostgraduateCUR-EDU-GCE

Graduate Certificate in Education

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