Modules - Diploma in Pre-school Education

COURSE MODULE TITLE	DURATION
FOUNDATIONAL STUDIES FOR THE DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL	144 Hours
- Philosophy of Early Childhood Education, History and Tenets - Overview Course on Observations, Planning, Implementation, Assessment and Evaluation - Human Growth & Development/ The Developing Child - Special Needs - Educational Psychology
THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENT	186 Hours
- Understanding and Presenting the Physical Environment - Safety, Health & Nutrition - Positive Guidance Practices & Classroom Management - Involving Parents & Community - Children's Play - Professional Development in Early Childhood Setting
CONTENT AREAS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM	144Hours
- Language Arts for Young Children - Mathematics for Young Children - Science for Young Children - Creative Arts for Young Children
INTEGRATED CURRICULUM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD & PRACTICUM STUDIES	42 Hours
- Integrated & Developmentally appropriate Curriculum & Practicum Studies for Childhood Care & Education
VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT	200 Hours
- Vocational Placement 1
- Vocational Placement 2
	*716 HOURS*
Fees Structure for Local Students Course Fees - $7140 (excluding GST) Payable in 3 instalments of $2380 each Registration Fees - $52 (Non-refundable) Library Fees - $30 (Non-refundable) SDF/ SEP Funding (Up to 80%)* - $5712 Amount to be paid by students (including GST) - $1785 only SRP Training allowance available too!* * Terms and Conditions Apply All information is correct as of 19 February 2006 and may be subjected to changes.