This course is designed to graduate early childhood educators who are competent, skilled teachers ready to work in schools and a range of early childhood settings. A key feature of this course is the emphasis given to connecting theory with practice so that graduates will be proficient in developing effective early childhood educational programs for children from birth to 8 years of age that are informed by current research, policy and practice. Partnerships with over 650 schools and numerous Children's Services settings allow pre-service teachers to gain experience in diverse settings, including public, private, metropolitan, regional and remote contexts working with children, families and communities. In addition, a distinguishing feature of this course is that pre-service teachers have the opportunity in the fourth year of their course to specialize and broaden their knowledge and skills in an area of interest. Units are also available in the degree that enables pre-service teachers to complete accreditation requirements to teach in Catholic schools. Course Learning Outcomes Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical early childhood situations. Communicate early childhood knowledge and values in professional and public contexts. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses. Think critically to analyze, interpret and conceptualize complex early childhood problems. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesize relevant information from multiple sources. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values. Employment opportunities This course is dedicated to producing quality graduates ready to take up employment across the early childhood education sector, including teaching children from birth to 3 years of age, kindergarten, pre-primary and years 1-3 in a primary school. Possible future job titles Kindergarten, Pre-Primary or Junior Primary Teacher, Child Care Professional, Pedagogical Leader.