Bachelor of Inclusive and Specialised Education (Early Childhood)

This degree recognises the importance of inclusive education in today's society, and the need for teachers with specialised expertise when teaching learners with diverse needs. Our students are guided through the development of knowledge, skills and attributes that will empower them to teach in inclusive education classrooms and specialised settings. They will learn evidence-based strategies to support all learners in gaining access to participate and progress with their learning whilst establishing learning environments that promote positive wellbeing. In addition to becoming literacy and numeracy specialists, students will graduate from this course with the agency and confidence to apply and adapt their knowledge and skills across a range of contexts, working effectively with all learners in contemporary schools. As an Initial Teacher Education degree, successful completion of the Bachelor of Inclusive and Specialised Education enables you to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

Commencing full-time or part-time students in this course will be considered for the Enabling Educator Excellence (E3) Scholarship, funded by the South Australian Government, without having to apply separately, provided they meet the specified criteria. Visit https://students.flinders.edu.au/finances-and-admin/support/scholarships for more information.

Students will gain the skills employers are seeking with our nationally and internationally recognised transformative curriculum, based on contemporary research understandings of how to prepare effective teachers. They will learn to create inclusive and specialised challenging curriculum, using technology and teaching skills to extend all children and/or youths. Our graduates will be confident advocates for all learners to achieve high quality and equitable outcomes for children, youths and their families, and become work-ready with professional experience placements in schools and/or early childhood settings, where they can learn practical skills, put theory into practice, and develop important relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

There are important Inherent Requirements for this course and applicants are strongly advised to become aware of those requirements available at www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/education-inherent-requirements.

On completion of this degree, graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

Applicants who do not meet entry into this degree are encouraged to apply for a Flinders University Diploma as a pathway www.flinders.edu.au/study/diplomas.