Making a Tangible Difference: Addressing the Teacher Shortage
Our commitment isn’t just a statement; it’s an action plan. To address the critical teacher shortage, our College of Education is actively supporting new and under-prepared teachers in our partner schools.
- We provide practical, classroom-based professional development.
- In the last few years alone, we have provided professional development to over 200 teachers.
This work strengthens local schools and gives our own students invaluable experience, ensuring they are prepared to lead in their own classrooms.
Our Students: The Heart of Our College
We honor and celebrate our diverse student body. Though you come from varied backgrounds, you are united by a drive for academic excellence and a desire to create positive change.
Your resilience is inspiring. When the shift to online learning required leaving campus, friends, and student groups behind, you showed incredible resourcefulness and adapted successfully.
Our success is a collective effort, and we are thrilled to see the future taking shape right here. Together, we will continue to explore new frontiers and make a lasting mark.
Departments of Education
Are you ready to take the next step toward your future career?
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Teaching [BEd.]
Overview
Why Study This Course?
- Early childhood is the most critical stage for cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- High demand for qualified early childhood teachers in PNG’s growing education sector.
- Practical, hands-on learning through real-world teaching placements.
- Emphasis on culturally responsive education reflecting PNG’s diversity.
- Opens pathways to leadership, curriculum design, and educational advocacy in early childhood.
Key Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of child growth, development, and learning theories to early childhood practice.
- Design, implement, and evaluate play-based and inquiry-driven learning experiences.
- Create safe, inclusive, and culturally relevant early learning environments.
- Integrate health, nutrition, and well-being into early childhood education practices.
- Partner effectively with families and communities to support children’s development.
- Conduct research and apply evidence-based approaches in early childhood teaching.
- Demonstrate professional ethics, leadership, and reflective practice.
Duration & Study Mode
Duration:
4 years full-time (8 semesters) or up to 8 years part-time.
Mode:
On-campus delivery with lectures, workshops, tutorials, school visits, and practicum placements.
entry requirements
School Leavers
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.8
- Grade 12 Higher School Certificate or equivalent with:
- B grade or better in English
- B grade is better in General Mathematics or higher
- C grade or better in Science and Social Science subjects
Non-School Leavers
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.8
- A diploma in Early Childhood Education or Primary Education may be considered for advanced standing.
Mature-age Entry
- Relevant work experience and successful completion of the university’s entry assessment.
Programme Structure / Course Curriculum
Foundations of Education & Child Development
- Introduction to Education in PNG
- Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- English Communication for Teachers
- PNG Studies & Culture
- Child Development I (0–3 years)
- Mathematics for Early Learning
Pedagogy, Play & Curriculum
- Educational Psychology for Early Learners
- Play-Based Learning & Creative Arts in ECE
- Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood
- Science & Environment for Young Learners
- Curriculum Design & Assessment in ECE
- Child Development II (3–8 years)
Inclusive Education & Practicum I
- Inclusive Education for Early Learners
- Health, Nutrition & Safety in Early Childhood
- Educational Research Methods I
- ICT Integration in Early Childhood Learning
- Practicum I – Supervised Placement in ECE Centre
- Family & Community Engagement in Education
Advanced Practice, Research & Practicum II
- Educational Leadership in ECE
- Advanced Curriculum Innovation in Early Learning
- Educational Research Methods II & Capstone Project
- Practicum II – Extended Supervised Placement
- Professional Ethics & Reflective Practice in ECE
Course Modules / Subjects Offered
- Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- Child Development I & II
- Play-Based Learning & Creative Arts
- Language & Literacy Development
- Mathematics, Science & Environment for Young Learners
- Curriculum Design & Assessment in ECE
- Inclusive Education for Early Learners
- Health, Nutrition & Safety in ECE
- Family & Community Engagement
- ICT in Early Childhood Learning
- Educational Leadership in ECE
- Capstone Research Project
- Practicum I & II
Assessment Methods
Written assignments and essays
Lesson and activity plans
Practical teaching demonstrations
Practicum performance evaluations
Research project and report
Portfolios and reflective journals
Oral presentations and seminars
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as:
- Early Childhood Educators (ECE centres, preschools, lower primary classes)
- Curriculum developers for early learning
- Education officers in government and NGOs
- Child development consultants
- ECE programme coordinators or centre directors
- Researchers in early childhood education
Tuition Fees
- Fees are charged per semester according to the IUE fee schedule.
- Additional costs for practicum travel, materials, and resources may apply.
Scholarships (If any available in PNG – List those)
DHERST TESAS (HECAS & AES)
- for eligible students.
IUE Merit Scholarships
- for outstanding academic performance.
External sponsorships
- from NGOs and education-support agencies.
How to Apply
School Leavers
Apply through the DHERST National Online Selection System (NOSS).
Non-School Leavers
Apply directly to the IUE Admissions Office with certified copies of transcripts and other required documents.
Mature-age Applicants
Submit the application with proof of work experience and sit for the entry assessment if required.