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Welcome to the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Program (MBCE)
I would like to acknowledge that this land on which we meet today is the traditional lands for the Kaurna people. We in the Early Childhood Education Program respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still important to the living Kaurna people today.
MBCE Program HandbookYou need a copy of the MBCE Program Handbook.
If you do not have one please collect one from the tables just outside this room.
Purpose of Pre Enrolment Advice Session (PEAS)
to provide you with useful information to help you navigate your way through the Early Childhood Education Program.
introduce you to the program and its context
to give specific advice about enrolment.
Outline of Session9.00-9.30 Arrival /Collect information 9.30-10.20 Welcome from Program Director +
Program Overview10.20-10.30 Catholic Studies Elective10.30-10.50 de Lissa History10.50-11.10 Morning break11.15-11.45 Groups for Program Advice11.45-11.50 Info re First Aid training11.50-12.00 Campus Central information
and then enrolment in computer pools ; U buddies will
assist
Welcome and Introductions
Academic Program:
• Program Director Dr. Christy Ward, G1.24 manages the Program
• Course Co-ordinators manage the Courses
• Lecturers & Tutors: manage the lectures and tutorials
Program Support Officer Robyn Crouch, G1-28
Handbook – see p.7 for list of staff in the Early Childhood Education Program
Entry categoriesSchool leaver 2011 TER – 73.10
STAT test entry
TAFE or equivalent credit- Diploma in Children’s Services
Internal transfer from another UniSA program or another university program
Reminder about workshop for TAFE entry (or equivalent) Friday, Feb 3rd from 9-4.00 in G1.52,
Transition to uni: Bridging the gap between TAFE and university in early childhood education
Mode of Study in 2012External mode is available only to students who have successfully
completed the 2 year TAFE (or equivalent) Diploma of Children’s Services: Childcare and have applied for and accepted external mode.
Diploma in Children’s Services cohort have completed an early childhood qualification – hence their advanced status.
Once TAFE entry students have accepted their mode of study, either external or internal, it is expected that they maintain that mode. Requests to change mode should be discussed with the Program Director.
Only internal mode for all other students in 2012 but there may be more flexibility in the program in 2013.
Part time studyIt is possible to complete a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
part time; however students should talk to their Program Director regarding this option once they commence study. Some courses have prerequisites or co-requisites. Professional experience block placements require full time attendance
at the block.
Possible part-time sequences after first year need to be discussed with the Program Director.
NOTE: Part time does not mean after hours classes are provided. Students need to arrange their personal commitments so that they can attend courses when they are offered.
Study requirementsFull time study – the expectation is a commitment of approx 40
hours/week = 8-10 hours per 4.5 unit course over 16 weeks per study period in SP2 and SP5
We try to accommodate students but we cannot tailor Program requirements to suit individuals.
Please be aware that lectures and tutorials can be scheduled any time between 8am and 7pm on any day of the week.
Full time study means you will need to organise your other commitments (work, family, holidays) to meet the requirements of the Program
Planning and organisation are the keys to your success !
Key TermsProgram Name: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Program Code: MBCE
Course Code: e.g. EDUC 1063
Course Name(subject): e.g. Language and Multiliteracies
Units: each course is equivalent of 4.5 units
Study Period (Semester): Study Period 2 - begins February 27th Study Period 5 – begins July 23rd
See Handbook, p. 36 for 2012 Academic Calendar
Full time study: 4 courses per Study Period
Quick quizIs this a course code
or a course name?EDUC 1065
Is this a program code or a program name?
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Is this a program code or a program name?
MBCE
Is this a course code or a course name?
Changing Concepts of Children and
Childhood
Your MBCE program4 years full timeDiploma of Children’s Services credit students - 3 years full timeStructure – see Handbook, p. 11 Includes Professional Courses in:
Child DevelopmentCurriculumEducation StudiesResearchProfessional ExperienceNote: transitioning to a new program in 2013
Why General Electives?To broaden your knowledge / skill basePersonal growth and developmentTry something new InterestEnjoyment; passion Intellectual developmentPrevious successTimetable convenienceNew adventure/challenge
General Elective Courses in first year (See p. 15)
One general elective for all full time students, except for Diploma students
Contexts of Mathematics (background maths course) OR if you meet the assumed knowledge
requirements for mathematics, a second general elective
In later year - one compulsory Indigenous study
Program Director: Dr. Yvonne Zeegers
Information about just one of the many electives you can choose from:
Catholic Studies 1 - MBCE free elective: Are you interested in teaching
in a Catholic school? CS 1 – Scripture - Catholic
approaches to OT, NT & RE classroom application …
* CS1 Scripture – SP2! (EDUC 1069) * Magill & Mawson campuses …
CONTACT - Greg Bowyer
Assumed Knowledge: Numeracy
EDUC 1032 The Context of Mathematical Competency-obligatory course (1st year) unless student has assumed knowledge, demonstrated by successful completion of stipulated SACE mathematics studies (not applications) courses (See Handbook, p.19)
Full list of electives at: http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/BUGE/DisplayBUGE.asp?Year=2010 (See Handbook p. 15 for website)
Can choose any elective provided:
1. it is not a course in the MBCE program (check Handbook, p. 11)
1. it does not have prerequisites (This info will be provided on the learnonline course site.)
2. it is not aimed at a specific group of students (This info will be provided on the learnonline course site.)
Pre- and co-requisites
Some courses may have pre-requisites and/or co-requisites. If you do not have the prerequisite you cannot undertake the course.
Program StrandsContextual Alexandra DiamondChild Development Dr Valerie AloaResearch & Honours Dr Janet McDowallCurriculum Jeff MeinersProfessional Experience Dr Christy Ward
Contextual CoursesAlexandra Diamond
First year:Children's Services in Community Contexts (not Diploma students)Language and Multi-literacies
Later: Curriculum & pedagogy & learning
Child Development CoursesDr Valerie Aloa
First yearChanging Concepts of Children and ChildhoodChildren Developing in Context 1 (focus on children B-3 years)
Later: courses aboutchildren's social and emotional developmentchildren's cognitive developmentchildren in families and communitieschildren with special needsmanaging learning environments
Elective – Brain Development in the Early Years
Research Courses/Honours Program Dr Janet McDowall
Research Coursesdevelop research capacity in all students in all courses throughout the program.
One course on research methodsOther courses with information about research and/or research
components – e.g. practitioner inquiry
Honours Honours program available
Curriculum CoursesJeff Meiners
First year:Developing A Play Curriculum Introduction to Literacy and Numeracy (Diploma students only)Later:a second arts courseliteracy & numeracy courses - 3 x literacy & 3 x numeracysocial sciences physical education and health design & technology leadership and advocacyscience
Professional Experience CoursesDr Christy Ward
Birth – 3 Years (child care) 22 days, 12 visit days + 2 week block
3-5 Years (preschool/kindergarten)9 visit days + 4 week block
5-8 Years Junior Primary 5-6 visit days + 4 week block
Refer to Handbook, pp. 21-23 for more information
Professional and Ethical Behaviour
Professional and
Ethical Behaviour
Professional Experience OfficeLocated at Mawson Lakes Campus
Key People
Professional Experience Coordinator: Briony Carter
Placement Officer: Sharon Key
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSfor professional experience
courses
Do you have a current Criminal History Screening?
NO?
Take Action
What to do......
ALL students who will be completing a professional experience placement or carrying out educational activities with minors MUST have a Criminal History Clearance (Note: this includes students enrolled in the 1st year course, Children's Services in Community Contexts!!)
process can take between 4-6 weeks so start the process immediately.
Criminal History Screening ...Information on the procedure to be followed was provided with
your letter of offer or can be obtained on the following website: http://www.unisa.edu.au/eds/working_with_minors.asp (see
Handbook, p. 13)
You will receive a letter of notification about your Criminal History Screening Keep the notification letter in a safe place.
NOTE: You do not need to supply this letter of notification to UniSA (unless you receive a specific request to do so) because UniSA receive an email indicating your clearance status.
If you are enrolled in a professional experience course you can track if it has arrived and been recorded by accessing your my placement site.
If you have any queries about Criminal History Screening, for example you already have a Criminal History Clearance and want to check that it is the one
required by the School of Education at UniSA, please email:
[email protected] (preferable)or
contact Pearly Tan on 8302 6543
Summary of Additional Requirements for Professional Experience
See Handbook, p. 13 & p. 19 & Checklist1. Criminal History Screening (CHS)2. Promoting Safety and Wellbeing
Completion of online induction program & quiz. These will be available on the online course home page for Children's Services in Community Contexts and Professional Experience 2 and must be completed by the end of Week 1. You will be emailed when the online program and quiz are available on your course home page. ALL students enrolled in these courses should complete the workshop.
3. First Aid for Centres & Schools: Basic Emergency Life Support (BELS)• Copy of BELS Certificate must be submitted to the Professional Experience Office,
Mawson Lakes before you commence a Professional Experience Course. If you have a current Senior First Aid Certificate this is also accepted.
4. Name badge
Note: Before completing final Professional Experience course in 4th year you will need to complete the 1 day course: Reporting Abuse and Neglect (RAN).
You will find the Professional Experience Box located to the right of the glass reception desk in the de Lissa building (G building)
Planning your timetable- Enrol in courses for both SP2 and SP5
See Handbook, p. 16
To organise your timetable:1. First identify the days and times for lectures and any days associated with Professional Experience course visits2. Then select tutorial times around these.
Remember: if a tutorial is full you need to choose another time.
Unive rs i t y o f Sou th Aus t ra l ia
Weekly Timetable Planner
PROGRAM NAME Bachelor of Early Childhood Education PROGRAM CODE MBCE SCHOOL CODE EDS
ACADEMIC PLAN YEAR LEVEL 1st STUDY PERIOD 5
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.10-9.00am EDUC 1044 Professional Experience 1
Professional Experience
Placement Day No other classes to
be scheduled on Thursdays as you
will be at your child care centre
9.10-10.009am
10.10-11.00am
11.10-12.00 EDUC 1044 LECTURE H1.44
12.10-1.00pm EDUC 1014 LECTURE D1.20
1.10-2.00pm EDUC 1041 LECTURE H1.44
2.10-3.00pm EDUC 1032
WORKSHOP (2 hrs) (Various)
3.10-4.00pm
4.10-5.00pm
Key Locations: finding your way around the campus
Bldg B Campus Central - open 8.30 am-6.00 pm Monday to Friday. The first place to go for any general matters related to your student life at UniSA
Bldg G de Lissa BuildingAcademic Services Officer – Robyn Crouch, G1.28Program Director - Dr Christy Ward, G1.24 Most ECE staff offices
Bldg A Library (upstairs)Aromas & The Kaf (downstairs)
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Applying for Credit/RPL
Information will be provided in group sessions
after morning break
Do you need support in this program because of disability, health, personal
or learning issues?Contact the Learning and Teaching Unit (LTU), located in Bldg
Q.
Their staff can consult with you regarding your needs.
The service is confidential. Services offered:
Contact study advisers &/or counsellors if you need support during your program because of personal or learning issues.
Contact the Disability Adviser if you need support during your program because of health or disability issues.
Speak with you Course Coordinators if you are provided with a Disability Access plan
You may need to:Arrange an appointment out of classNegotiate extensionsPlan for tests and assignmentsPlan for issues such as class absencesArrange access to course information such as
multimedia
http://www.unisa.edu.au/ltu/students
Early Childhood StudentOrientation Day
Thursday, 23rd February, D1.209.30 Welcome and introduction to the School of Education and
Professional Experience‘Getting to know’ you sessionsPassport activity – Getting to know the campusLunchChoice of sessions presented by Learning and Teaching
Unit4.00 Finish
Other Key Dates
ORIENTATION WEEK Feb 20-24
SP2, 2011 CLASSES START – Week beginning February 27th
What do I need to do to prepare for Week 1?
Ensure that your university email is set up. Monitor your email.Attend Orientation Day on February 23rd Make an appointment with the Teaching and Learning Unit
if you need support because of disability, health, personal or learning issues.
Organise your Criminal History Screening and your First Aid Course.
Complete the online course, Promoting safety & wellbeing once you have access to the relevant course.
Apply for your name badge.
Courses to enrol in Study Period 2 and Study Period 5, 2011
Advice will be provided in group sessions after morning break.
See Handbook, p. 11 and p. 14
Group sessions – go to the relevant room after morning tea
School leavers (Including STAT entry)
H1.44 Trevor FederDr Janet McDowallAlexandra Diamond
Diploma of Children's Services students
H1.04 Dr Valerie Aloa
Tertiary transfer students
H1.03A Dr Victoria Whitington
History of de LissaTrevor Feder
Morning Break 10.50-11.10
After morning break, please go to your allocated room
promptly.
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