Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education academic team
About us
Established in 1998, Early Childhood Education (ECE) at UNE is committed to teaching that is engaging, meaningful and life long.
We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that specialize in Early Childhood Education. Our BEd(EC) will help you become one of Australia's 4-year trained Pre-School teachers.
OUR UNITS OF STUDY
Early Childhood Education units of study (EDEC prefix) are offered in undergraduate and postgraduate awards. For a detailed description, link to the Course and Unit Catalogue.
Our staff are involved in a wide range of projects, and we are actively involved in local, national and international professional and research communities, including:
- Summer Institute
- Life at One
- ECE in Bhutan
- ALA Project
Contacts
Di Swann - general enquiries
Dr Margaret Brooks - coordinator fo the BTeach (ECE)
Associate Professor Nadine McCrea - enquiries specific to BEd(EC), EdD and PhD
Professor Margaret Sims - enquiries specific to Grad. Cert. in Integrated Early Childhood Service Delivery
For information about progression and enrolment, please ASK UNE:
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