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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

greg.bowyer@unisa.edu.au

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:

chs@unisa.edu.au (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)

Source: heresdavid.com

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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