Early Childhood Education Courses

Shape the future through education by studying
one of our Early Childhood Education courses.

What is Early Childhood Education?

Early childhood education is a crucial stage of education that focuses on the development and learning of children from birth to around 5 years old with dedicated early childhood environments. It provides a foundation for their cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth through activities and curriculum that match their age. As an educator, you will create a space that sparks curiosity and helps children grow in every way possible.

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Early Childhood Teacher vs. Early Childhood Educator¹

What is the difference between the two roles?

The key difference lies in the qualifications and educational focus. Early Childhood Educators have more practical, care-oriented roles, while Early Childhood Teachers have higher education and a focus on curriculum development and instruction.

Role of an Early Childhood Teacher

Implementing a play-based approach to learning.
Planning and delivering education programs with a focus on early literacy, numeracy, and social skills to prepare children for formal schooling.
Forming meaningful partnerships with families to reach the best outcomes for each individual child.
Facilitating a collaborative work environment focusing on a one team approach by supporting educators.

Role of an Early Childhood Educator

Implementing a play-based approach to learning.
Day-to-day care and supervision of children.
Creating inspiring, interesting, and age-appropriate learning environments to engage children.
Forming meaningful partnerships with families to reach the best outcomes for each individual child.
Facilitating a collaborative work environment focusing on a one team approach by supporting educators.

Source: https://www.oac.edu.au/careers/early-childhood-teacher/ ↩︎

Studying Early Childhood Education

Be career ready

Our hands-on learning approach and personal development opportunities equip you with the skills and knowledge to make an impactful difference as an early childhood teacher. Through supervised placements, you will gain practical skills, relevant industry experience, and build professional connections as you establish your professional identity.

Learn from Expert Educators

Our specialist Ikon educators are committed to providing a personal, empathetic, and meaningful education, empowering you for your career ahead through their extensive practical experience.

Join our community of passionate educators

Be part of a diverse and collaborative community dedicated to making a positive impact on young lives. Graduates become part of a larger purpose-driven mission beyond just gaining a qualification.

Explore global opportunities

There is worldwide demand for inspiring and qualified teachers. Our internationally recognised courses not only teach you how to educate young minds, but they also broaden your future work possibilities.

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Our Early Childhood Education courses

Depending on your learning goals, we offer two Early Childhood Education courses, a higher education diploma, and a Bachelor degree.

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