ObjectivesThe Bachelor of Learning Management (BLM) programs replace the suite of Bachelor of Education programs. The degrees were developed in partnership with teachers and principals and the programs give students much more school contact than in the past. Students will be given many opportunities to teach in a range of settings. In the final term of their degree, students undertake a ten-week internship. Throughout their studies, students are supported by learning managers who are experienced school teachers trained to mentor students. The BLM is a futures-oriented degree that is dedicated to the graduation of 'classroom-ready' teachers who are experts in 'learning' and its management. Students can undertake an accelerated program over three years. Students who enter the program with a TAFE CHC50302 Diploma in Children's Services (Child Care) qualification or equivalent are eligible to apply for credit into this program. Those students who are currently employed in an early childhood setting are eligible to apply for the internal program and complete their studies online while they continue employment.
Practical experience100 days of embedded professional practice with a practising teacher plus an internship with authorisation to teach.
Entry requirementsDomestic students - Prerequisites: English (4, SA);
Academic titleBachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood)
Course description
About Learning Management (Early Childhood)
The Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood) program is dedicated to the graduation of industry-ready and futures oriented educators. Students are supported by industry-experienced educators – trained to mentor students.
Students explore personal development through self-understanding and expression, as well as the theoretical foundations of education. Academic development and the practical application of teaching skills are also a focal point in learning management programs.
Note: it is now a requirement of the Commission for Children and Young People that all university students and other volunteers in schools undergo a criminal history check. Therefore it will be necessary for all commencing students to apply for a ‘Suitability Blue Card’ through a nominated person at each campus. The ‘Suitability Blue Card’ remains current for two years.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood) is a pre-service preparation for those who aim to pursue a career as an early childhood teacher. Graduates are qualified to teach in day care centres, preschools or primary schools from Year 1 to 7. Those who aim to pursue a career within the Catholic Education sector should seek information from the Program Coordinator prior to the commencement of their second year studies.
Students who have completed a TAFE CHC50302 Diploma in Children's Services (Child Care) or equivalent will be eligible to apply for credit into this program of study. Those students who are employed in the field are eligible to apply for entry to the internal program but may complete their studies in an on-line mode of delivery while they continue their employment.
Program Structure
Students complete 32 courses (192 units of credit).
Four year structure - year 1
Course Code Course Name
Pathway A
Yr 1 - T1
EDED11353 Learning Management 1
EDED11449 Principles of University Learning
EDCU11021 The Arts
EDCU11013 Health and Physical Education Curriculum and Pedagogy
Yr 1 - T2
EDCU11015 Numeracy in the Classroom
EDED11398 Learning Management 2
EDED13431 Competence in English
EDFE11015 Embedded Professional Learning 1
Yr 1 - T3
EDEC11021 Play Based Learning
EDEC11024 The Contemporary Child
Year 2
Course Code Course Name
Yr 2 - T1
EDCU11020 Science Curriculum & Pedagogy
EDCU13016 Literacy In the Classroom
EDEC13027 Early Childhood Education and Care Settings
EDED11356 Learning Management 3
Yr 2 - T2
EDCU12014 Sustainable Communities (SOSE)
EDCU14019 English Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDED11399 Learning Management 4
EDFE12039 Embedded Professional Learning 2
Yr 2 - T3
EDEC11020 Images of Childhood
EDEC12027 Challenges of Early Childhood Education
Year 3
Course Code Course Name
Yr 3 - T1
EDCU11022 Numeracy in Action
EDED11400 Managing Diversity
EDED11406 Teaching Reading
Yr 3 - T2
EDED11405 Ensuring Student Success
FAHE11001 Managing E-Learning *
FAHE13004 The Global Future *
* Students who have completed:
* EDED11355 Futures should not complete The Global Future
* EDED11402 e.Learning Manager should not complete Managing e.Learning
Year 4
Course Code Course Name
Yr 4 - T1
EDEC11025 Advocacy, Leadership and Change in Early Childhood
EDED11404 Learning Management 5
EDFE13017 Embedded Professional Learning 3
Yr 4 - T2
EDFE13027 Embedded Professional Learning 5 - Internship
EDFE14018 Embedded Professional Learning 4
FAHE13001 Professional Skills
Please note: students are required to complete 2 x early childhood courses in Term 3. Availability of courses may vary between campuses and are offered alternate years. Please check your campus for availability.
BLM (Early childhood) - Pathway A - Three year program structure (fast track)
This option is only available to students who have demonstrated, and continue to demonstrate high achievement in their studies. Students are required to seek permission from the Program Coordinator before commencing the 'fast-track- program structure.
Catholic education strand (four year structure) - year 1
Course Code Course Name
Yr 1 - T1
EDED11353 Learning Management 1
EDED11449 Principles of University Learning
or EDED11354 Networks and Partnerships (pre 2008)
EDCU11021 The Arts
EDCU11013 Health and Physical Education Curriculum and Pedagogy
Yr 1 - T2
Interviews for Catholic Education strand
EDCU11015 Numeracy in the Classroom
EDED11398 Learning Management 2
EDED13431 Competence in English
EDFE11015 Embedded Professional Learning 1
Yr 1 - T3
EDEC11021 Play Based Learning
EDEC11024 The Contemporary Child
* Students who have completed EDED11355 Futures should not complete The Global Future
Year 2
Course Code Course Name
Yr 2 - T1
EDCU11020 Science Curriculum & Pedagogy
EDCU13016 Literacy In the Classroom
EDED11356 Learning Management 3
Yr 2 - T2
EDCU12014 Sustainable Communities (SOSE)
EDCU14019 English Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDED11399 Learning Management 4
EDFE12039 Embedded Professional Learning 2
Yr 2 - T3
EDEC11020 Images of Childhood
EDEC12027 Challenges of Early Childhood Education
Year 3
Course Code Course Name
Yr 3 - T1
EDCU11022 Numeracy in Action
EDED11400 Managing Diversity
EDED11406 Teaching Reading
RELG19001 Religious Experience and Texts
Yr 3 - T2
EDED11405 Ensuring Student Success
RELG19002 Religious Traditions and Rituals
or EDED11402 E.Learning Manager (pre 2008)
FAHE11001 Managing E-Learning *
* Students who have completed EDED11402 e.Learning Manager should not complete Managing e.Learning
Year 4
Course Code Course Name
Yr 4 - T1
EDCU19017 Religious Education in a Catholic School
EDEC11025 Advocacy, Leadership and Change in Early Childhood
EDFE13017 Embedded Professional Learning 3
Yr 4 - T2
EDCU19018 Teaching & Learning Religion in a Catholic School
EDFE13027 Embedded Professional Learning 5 - Internship
EDFE14018 Embedded Professional Learning 4 *
Please note: students are required to complete 2 x early childhood courses in Term 3. Availability of courses may very between campuses and are offered alternate years. Please check your campus for availability.
*EDCU19018 Teaching and Learning Religion in a Catholic School is embedded into EDFE14018 Portal Task Experience IV. Therefore, students do not enrol in EDCU19018 but they complete this course as an embedded component of the four week PT IV practicum. Consequently, EDCU19018 will not appear on the student's academic transcript, but the Faculty will issue a special certificate indicating this course has been completed as an embedded component of EDFE14018 Portal Task IV.
BLM (Early Childhood) - Catholic Education strand - three year program structure (fast track)
This option is only available to students who have deomonstrated, and continue to demonstrate high achievement in their studies. Students are required to seek permission from the Program Coordinator before commencing the 'fast-track' program structure.
Pathway B
Pathway for students who have completed CHC50302 Diploma in Childrens's Services (Child care).
Course Code Course Name
Pathway for students who have completed CHC50302
Yr 1 - T1
EDEC11025 Advocacy, Leadership and Change in Early Childhood
EDED11353 Learning Management 1
EDED13431 Competence in English
Yr 1 - T2
EDCU11015 Numeracy in the Classroom
EDCU12014 Sustainable Communities (SOSE)
EDED11399 Learning Management 4
FAHE13004 The Global Future *
Yr 1 - T3
EDEC11020 Images of Childhood
EDEC12027 Challenges of Early Childhood Education
Offered 2007, 2009, 2011
Yr 2 - T1
EDCU11020 Science Curriculum & Pedagogy
EDCU11022 Numeracy in Action
EDCU13016 Literacy In the Classroom
EDED11356 Learning Management 3
Yr 2 - T2
EDCU14019 English Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDEC13027 Early Childhood Education and Care Settings
EDED11405 Ensuring Student Success
FAHE11001 Managing E-Learning
Yr 2 - T3
EDEC11024 The Contemporary Child
offered 2006, 2008, 2010
Yr 3 - T1
EDED11404 Learning Management 5
EDED11406 Teaching Reading
EDFE13017 Embedded Professional Learning 3
Yr 3 - T2
EDFE13027 Embedded Professional Learning 5 - Internship
EDFE14018 Embedded Professional Learning 4
FAHE13001 Professional Skills
* Students who have completed EDED11355 Futures should not complete The Global Future
* Students who have completed EDED11402 e.Learning Manager should not complete Managing e.Learning