EDUC3151

Early Childhood Curriculum Studies II

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Extends understandings of early childhood education by examining sociocultural, political and systemic influences on early childhood curriculum in school settings. Students engage in critical analysis of contemporary approaches to curriculum, and approaches to promoting children's positive behaviour in the early years of school.

Objectives Students will demonstrate:
1. understandings of sociocultural, political and systemic influences on early childhood curriculum.
2. understandings of, and skills in critically analysing curriculum approaches and issues, with particular emphasis on the early years of school.
3. competencies in curriculum planning for schools.
4. Understanding of effective strategies for supporting children's positive behaviour in the early years of school.
5. collaborative learning and teamwork skills.
6. skills in communicating with peers, parents and other professionals.
Content Topics include:
. sociocultural, political and systemic influences on curriculum
. curriculum approaches - Reggio Emilia, Antibias, Values Education, Quality Teaching, Partnerships
. programming for schools
. integrated curriculum unit planning
. curriculum issues - school entry age, transition to school, early school years, pedagogy
Replacing Course(s) n/a
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge All Year 1 Courses
All Year 2 Courses
EDUC3001, EDUC3150, EDUC3145, EDUC3103
Concurrent knowledge EDUC3002, SOCA1040
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Field Study
Experience Based Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) Attendance is required for all field studies and tutorials so that students can participate and engage in compulsory small group tasks.
Other: (please specify) Issues Paper: 30%
Written Assignment: 30%
Field Work Analysis: 40%
Contact Hours Field Study: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 4 weeks
Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies program