EDST1400
Professional Experience - Early Childhood Education
10 Units
Not available in 2012
Previously offered in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Introduces the variety of early childhood services and the range of staff roles within these services. It will focus on the provision of high quality programs for birth to eight-year old children. Key elements of education for birth to eight-year-olds will be studied; these will include adult-child interactions, caregiving routines, play, developmentally appropriate practice and planning for individuals' needs. Emphasis will be placed on an approach that recognises children as active participants in their own learning.
ObjectivesAs a result of participating in this subject, students will be expected to: 1. recognise the diversity of services available; 2. compare common elements of curriculum across early childhood settings; 3. identify major stakeholders; 4. analyse routines and practices to determine the integrated nature of early childhood learning experiences 5. demonstrate a beginning understanding of early childhood curriculum. | ||
Content1. The range of services available to young children and their families 2. Quality services and how it is determined 3. The early childhood curriculum - stakeholders, components and contexts 4. The role and importance of interactions, caregiving routines and play in early childhood 5. Fundamental caregiving skills 6. The place of health, safety and nutrition in a high quality program 7. Interagency initiatives 8. Appropriate practice and emergent curriculum | ||
Replacing Course(s)Not applicable. | ||
TransitionNot applicable | ||
Industrial Experience1 | ||
Assumed KnowledgeNIL | ||
Modes of DeliveryInternal Mode | ||
Teaching MethodsPracticum Seminar | ||
Assessment Items
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Contact HoursPracticum: for 50 hour(s) per Term for Full Term Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |