Inclusive Practice and Principles in Early Childhood

• Understand and include the needs of diverse children in the context of early childhood education and care, with a particular focus on children who experience disability

• Collaborate and develop effective partnerships with families of children as well as with professionals from other disciplines such as therapists

• Implement appropriate teaching strategies to support inclusive practices

• Establish and strengthen inclusive thinking and teaching practices

• Determine teaching styles and strategies for engaging with children with diverse needs

• A microcredential in Inclusive Practice and Principles in Early Childhood

• The ablity to exhibit and critique historical and contemporary inclusive education research and practices

• The experience to justify the importance of family perspectives and community networks in early childhood inclusive education

• The confidence to critically engage in, and apply, inclusive pedagogy and strategies for including children with diverse needs

• The knowledge to engage in deep critical thinking and reflective practice about concepts, theories and practices surrounding inclusive education

You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

• • A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent or
• • A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent or
• • A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification

You must also:

• • Attend a pre-admission interview where you may be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task - this helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support

Note:

• • Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

• An interest in working with children and families with diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs

• A current First Aid Certificate including CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma awareness training to meet WorkCover requirements

• The Child Protection Awareness Training (induction) Unit of Competence CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm

• The time to attend a 5 1/2 hour orientation before class commences

• Decision-making skills and the ability to respond and act quickly in situations

• The ability to improve quality outcomes for children, families, colleagues and services