Early Childhood and Primary teaching 2026

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary), Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) (Honours)

Course code	Course name	Placement dates	Number of days	Semester	Additional information
EDUC2066	Teaching, Learning and Play in Early Childhood	15 Jun 26 - 3 Jul 26	15	Mid-Year Session 2026	EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTING: 3-week block placement
EDUC2186	Quality Teaching and Student Learning K-6	8 Jun 26 – 3 Jul 26	20	Mid-Year Session 2026	PRIMARY SETTING: 4-week block placement
EDUC4147	Early Childhood/ Primary Professional Experience Placement 1:	23 Feb 26 - 27 Mar 26	25	Semester 1 2025 Restricted Enrolment	EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTING: 5-week block placement
	Placement 2:	27 Apr 26 – 22 May 26	20	Semester 1 2025 Restricted Enrolment	PRIMARY SETTING: 4-week block placement, Includes exam weeks and recess weeks.
EDUC4147	Early Childhood/ Primary Professional Experience Placement 1:	20 Jul 26 - 21 Aug 26	25	Mid-Year Session 2026	PRIMARY SETTING: 5-week block placement, Includes exam week and recess weeks.
	Placement 2:	31 Aug 26 - 25 Sep 26	20	Mid-Year Session 2026	EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTING: 4-week block placement

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.