Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Research

Overview

Why study Early Childhood Research?

1. Build your early childhood expertise: Uncover new ideas, understandings, and knowledge about how early childhood research contributes to addressing local and global issues.
2. Delve into a topic you're passionate about: Design and complete a research project with a focus on early childhood.
3. Enjoy the flexibility of studying online with the support of a mentor and an engaged cohort: This 100% online course utilises the Collective Model to support students throughout the course.

The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Research is a coursework program which provides an introduction to research methodology. Students will build their knowledge and research skills through collaborative and thoughtful design that is contextual and relevant to local and global communities. The course utilises industry-based learning as research and enables participants to design and complete a self-study/action research project with a focus on early childhood.

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for practicing early childhood educators and teachers, school teachers, policy makers, administrators/directors and university academics looking to upskill, build their capacity in undertaking early childhood research, create informed and responsive policy and decisions, and engage in continuous improvement practices in classrooms and beyond.

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