Kindergarten Teacher Courses in Port Macquarie

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) prepares individuals to teach children aged from birth to 12 years in childcare, kindergartens, preschools, and primary schools. This dual-accredited degree focuses on nurturing children's foundational and early learning needs. It equips students with pedagogical knowledge and practical skills to foster and support children's lifelong learning abilities. The course teaches how to engage children in their creative, physical, and cognitive development in inclusive settings that embrace and promote diversity.

The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education will grow your abilities to be a self-sufficient, versatile and creative early childhood educator. You will develop and advance your skills in supporting the learning needs of diverse learners across the curriculum from birth to five years of age. You will build effective relationships with children, families and communities to develop evidence based educational interventions.

The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) prepares graduates for roles in early childhood education, focusing on teaching children from birth to 8 years old. This course emphasises caring for and educating this age group in collaboration with families and communities. It acknowledges students' diverse educational and life backgrounds and values reflective thinking and research, particularly the connection between theory and practice. Students gain a thorough understanding of forming strong, positive relationships with children, families, communities, and colleagues. The course also teaches the development, implementation, and assessment of socially inclusive curricula that engage children in productive learning.