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52 weeks
Online learning; self-paced combination of lectures, tutorials, discussions, assessment activities, and independent study
Online / Full Time / Part Time · 10-12 hours per week for each subject studied
February | May | September
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Adelaide
Level 3, 127 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, SA 5000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) / AITSL
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AITSL / ACECQA
Course Content
Contemporary Early Childhood Educational Contexts
Students will explore and critically engage with the multifaceted landscape of contemporary early childhood educational contexts, examining evolving roles, responsibilities, and ethical considerations within the early childhood profession.
Playful Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education
Students will explore the dynamic and transformative role of play and creativity in early childhood education, critically examining worldviews, theories, philosophies, and perspectives on play and playful pedagogies.
Thinking, Creativity and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical role that thinking skills, creativity, and curriculum provision play in the early years context, exploring perspectives and approaches to foster young children's cognitive development and creativity.
Diverse Learning and Inclusive Education in Early Childhood Contexts
Students will gain insight into the multifaceted world of inclusive education and its vital role in enriching the experiences of all children in early childhood settings.
Wellbeing, Trauma and Responsive Practices in Early Childhood Educational Contexts
Students will gain in-depth knowledge and advanced skills to comprehend and address the intricate relationship between wellbeing and trauma in the lives of young children.
Sustainability, Kinship and Nature in Early Childhood Education
Students will explore the multifaceted relationship between young children, sustainability, kinship, and nature in early childhood settings to facilitate activism, agency, and holistic learning experiences.
Agentic Digital Citizenship in Early Childhood Education
Students will investigate global perspectives and theories on citizenship, digital citizenship, and their relevance in early childhood contexts, exploring contemporary digital frameworks that guide pedagogical practices.
Research A: Introduction to Practitioner Research
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles, paradigms, and practices of educational practitioner inquiry and research, with a particular focus on how it informs and improves teaching, learning, personal and professional growth within the context of early childhood education.
Common Questions
No. The Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) is not designed to be a graduate pre-service teacher education course and therefore is not professionally accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as an approved early childhood qualification for Early Childhood Teachers, nor does the course meet the national standards required for graduates to be registered as teachers in Victoria. If you want to become a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, you should consider applying for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Yes. Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood) if they have successfully completed four subjects: EPRO581 Contemporary Early Childhood Educational Contexts, EPED582 Playful Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education, EPED583 Thinking, Creativity and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education, and EPRO584 Diverse Learning and Inclusive Education in Early Childhood Contexts.
The indicative course fee for the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) for domestic students is $24,608 for 1 year full-time online study. This qualification is FEE-HELP approved for eligible applicants.
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) comprises 8 equally weighted subjects of 6 credit points each, totalling 48 credit points, delivered over three trimesters. A typical full-time load is 8 subjects per year across three trimesters, with a minimum of 1 subject per trimester. Each trimester consists of twelve weeks of teaching, and students should allow a notional 10-12 hours per week for each subject studied.
Yes. At Ikon, past studies or work experience can be acknowledged through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer. RPL evaluates your previous skills and experience against the learning outcomes of Ikon subjects, potentially exempting you from studying certain subjects. Credit Transfer allows previous studies to contribute towards your qualification, granting credits based on matched content and learning outcomes between equivalent qualifications. These pathways could help you fast track your qualification, reducing study time and tuition fees.
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