Designed to meet the needs of practicing primary teachers who wish to have a recognized qualification, as well as the skills and pedagogical understandings to teach in early childhood settings (Birth to Pre-Primary). Course Learning Outcomes Apply high order analytical, problem solving and integrative thinking skills with a high level of personal autonomy when applying early childhood knowledge and skills in undertaking research, policy development and teaching practice. Articulate a personal philosophy of professional practice which reflects advocacy for children's rights and wellbeing. Critically reflect using accredited standards, mentor feedback and the ECA Code of Ethics to demonstrate professional decision making and accountability in order to plan for continued collaborative and autonomous professional learning and development. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the ethical, legislative, regulatory and policy requirements that guide high quality provision, leadership and review effective practice across a range of early childhood settings. Demonstrate detailed specialized knowledge and understanding of early childhood development, pedagogy, learning frameworks, content and practices that enable the construction of effective early childhood curriculum for differentiated and engaged learning and teaching for all young children. Ethically utilize a range of communication skills and technologies effectively in designing, evaluating and implementing innovative early childhood programs, reporting children's learning and engaging children, families and communities. Work collaboratively and build positive sustainable relationships with children, colleagues, families and community stakeholders to broaden cultural competence and professional knowledge and practice. Employment opportunities This course will increase the employment opportunities for graduates by providing them with a recognized early childhood qualification that they can use towards employment in the school sector in Kindergarten and Pre-Primary as well as opportunities to work as pedagogical leader, teacher, or director within early learning centres. Possible future job titles Kindergarten Teacher, Pre-primary Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, Pre-school Teacher.