Welcome to the Bachelor of Early Childhood
Education Program (MBCE)
Home page:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/eds/
1
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 Handbook
You 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 Session
9.00-9.30
9.30-10.20
10.20-10.30
10.30-10.50
10.50-11.10
11.15-11.45
11.45-11.50
11.50-12.00
Arrival /Collect information
Welcome from Program Director + Program
Overview
Catholic Studies Elective
de Lissa History
Morning break
Groups for Program Advice
Info re First Aid training
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
• Course Co-ordinators
manage the Courses
• Lecturers & Tutors:
manage the lectures and tutorials
 Program Support Officer
manages the Program
Robyn Crouch, G1-28
Handbook – see p.7 for list of staff in the Early Childhood Education
Program
Entry categories
 School leaver 2011 TER – 73.10
 STAT test entry
 TAFE or equivalent credit- Diploma in Children’s Services
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
 Internal transfer from another UniSA program or another
university program
Mode of Study in 2012
 External 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 study
 It 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 requirements
 Full 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 Terms
Program 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 quiz
 Is this a course code or
a course name?
 Is this a program code
or a program name?
EDUC 1065
MBCE
 Is this a program code
or a program name?
 Is this a course code or
a course name?
Bachelor of Early
Childhood Education
Changing Concepts of
Children and Childhood
Your MBCE program
 4 years full time
 Diploma of Children’s Services credit students - 3 years full
time
Structure – see Handbook, p. 11
Includes Professional Courses in:
 Child Development
 Curriculum
 Education Studies
 Research
 Professional Experience
Note: transitioning to a new program in 2013
Why General Electives?
 To broaden your knowledge / skill base
 Personal growth and development
 Try something new
 Interest
 Enjoyment; passion
 Intellectual development
 Previous success
 Timetable convenience
 New 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
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
Program Director: Dr. Yvonne Zeegers
Assumed Knowledge:
Numeracy
EDUC 1032 The Context of Mathematical Competencyobligatory 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 Strands
 Contextual
 Child Development
 Research & Honours
 Curriculum
 Professional Experience
Alexandra Diamond
Dr Valerie Aloa
Dr Janet McDowall
Jeff Meiners
Dr Christy Ward
Contextual Courses
Alexandra Diamond
First year:
Children's Services in Community Contexts (not Diploma
students)
Language and Multi-literacies
Later: Curriculum & pedagogy & learning
Child Development Courses
Dr Valerie Aloa
First year
Changing Concepts of Children and Childhood
Children Developing in Context 1 (focus on children B-3 years)
Later: courses about
 children's social and emotional development
 children's cognitive development
 children in families and communities
 children with special needs
 managing learning environments
Elective – Brain Development in the Early Years
Research Courses/Honours Program
Dr Janet McDowall
Research Courses
develop research capacity in all students in all courses
throughout the program.
 One course on research methods
 Other courses with information about research and/or research
components – e.g. practitioner inquiry
Honours
Honours program available
Curriculum Courses
Jeff Meiners
First year:
Developing A Play Curriculum
Introduction to Literacy and Numeracy (Diploma students only)
Later:
 a second arts course
 literacy & numeracy courses - 3 x literacy & 3 x numeracy
 social sciences
 physical education and health
 design & technology
 leadership and advocacy
 science
Professional Experience Courses
Dr 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
Professional
and
Ethical
Professional
Behaviour
and
Ethical
Refer to Handbook, pp. 21-23 for more information
Behaviour
Professional Experience Office
 Located at Mawson Lakes Campus
Key People
Professional Experience Coordinator: Briony Carter
Placement Officer: Sharon Key
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
for 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 & Checklist
1. 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 visits
2. Then select tutorial times around these.
Remember: if a tutorial is full you need to choose another time.
University of South Australia
Weekly Timetable Planner
PROGRAM NAME
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
ACADEMIC PLAN
Time
YEAR LEVEL
Monday
Tuesday
9.10-10.009am
10.10-11.00am
12.10-1.00pm
EDUC 1044
LECTURE H1.44
EDUC 1014
LECTURE D1.20
1.10-2.00pm
2.10-3.00pm
3.10-4.00pm
4.10-5.00pm
Wednesday
MBCE
SCHOOL CODE
EDS
1st
STUDY PERIOD
5
Thursday
EDUC 1044
Professional
Experience 1
8.10-9.00am
11.10-12.00
PROGRAM CODE
EDUC 1032
WORKSHOP (2 hrs)
(Various)
Professional
Experience
Placement Day
EDUC 1041
LECTURE H1.44
No other classes to
be scheduled on
Thursdays as you
will be at your child
care centre
Friday
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 Building
 Academic Services Officer – Robyn
Crouch, G1.28
 Program 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 class
 Negotiate extensions
 Plan for tests and assignments
 Plan for issues such as class absences
 Arrange access to course information such as multimedia
http://www.unisa.edu.au/ltu/students
Early Childhood Student
Orientation Day
Thursday, 23rd February, D1.20
9.30
4.00
Welcome and introduction to the School of Education and
Professional Experience
‘Getting to know’ you sessions
Passport activity – Getting to know the campus
Lunch
Choice of sessions presented by Learning and Teaching Unit
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 Feder
Dr Janet
McDowall
Alexandra
Diamond
Diploma of
Children's
Services
students
H1.04
Dr Valerie Aloa
Tertiary transfer
students
H1.03A
Dr Victoria
Whitington
History of de Lissa
Trevor Feder
Morning Break 10.50-11.10
After morning break, please go to
your allocated room promptly.
Campus
Central
1300 301 703
unisa.edu.au/campuscentral
Ask
Campus Central