Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

Monash University

Designed for early childhood educators, leaders and policy makers, this specialisation, is aimed at enhancing your skills, knowledge and practice within the early childhood sector.

Addressing contemporary, emerging elements, within an increasing globalised world, you will build capacity to engage with complex, relevant dialogue in the field.

Your professional capacity will be enhanced as you respond to multifaceted issues relating to children, families and communities.

You will be provided with opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge of inclusive teaching and learning practices as they relate to young children. This specialisation will allow you to interact academically with innovative curriculum, teaching and policy within early childhood contexts.

Note: This specialisation does not provide a recognised initial teaching qualification. If you are seeking an initial teaching qualification, you should refer to the information on the Faculty of Education's Master of Teaching course.

The Master of Education addresses the professional learning needs of educators, educational administrators, managers, policy makers and others interested or involved in learning and education in the wider community. Step beyond where you are now and position yourself as a thought leader, as you connect with research excellence and transform how you practice. If you want to develop your expertise and advance your career in early childhood education, then this specialisation is for you. It develops the expert practice of early childhood educators, leaders, policy makers and others interested in advancing their understanding of young children's learning, addressing the emerging need in global economies to build capacity of professionals in the early childhood sector. It will equip you to respond to complex issues around children, their families and communities and initiate inclusive teaching and learning practices among young children.