This course will help you learn how best to support the wellbeing and learning of children, in partnership with their families, during the crucial early years.
There are half a million children in Ireland under six and most of those access some form of early childhood education. State provision for ECEC is increasing.
The course prepares you for a range of early education settings and develops your knowledge, competencies and understanding of: children’s welfare, development and learning; key national frameworks and how to create settings that support and challenge young children; how to translate teaching theory into practice; social and legislative context and its impact on children; how to work, communicate and build relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Why do this course?
- Our programme aims to develop well-informed, articulate professionals who are passionate about and hold a personal stance on key issues in early childhood education and care (ECEC).
- Prepare for the working world by spending around 1,000 hours on professional placement during your course.
- Opt to take an elective module that will prepare you to teach Irish as a first or second language in Naíonraí, or specialise choose from a range of other specialisms.
- You’ll be part of a small study group that will give you peer feedback and support.
Further Information:
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education BECE
