EDUC1055
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Examines development from conception through to infancy and early childhood to age twelve. Students develop an understanding of developmental concepts, principles and processes and various theoretical perspectives relating to child development, and the implications for early childhood education. Particular attention is paid to critical engagement with research and theory within the Australian socio-cultural context.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify contemporary theoretical perspectives and approaches to different domains of development, including language development and learning
2. Explain how these relate to children's learning and how to support children's wellbeing and health, emotional and social learning and lives
3. Observe, document, implement and review in order to assess and reflect on children's learning for planning within early childhood settings
4. Apply knowledge of the relationship between theory, children's learning, documentation for learning and intentional teaching
Content
This course contains:
1. Theories of learning in contemporary early childhood education
2. Children's thinking and development
3. Documentation of children’s learning
4. Intentional teaching in play-based learning environments
5. The application of theory to practice
Requisite
This course is only available to students who are active in B Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) (Honours) (12366) OR B Education (EC & Primary) (40105) OR B Education (EC & Primary) (Hons) (40109).
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Essays/Written Assignments
Report: Reports
Compulsory Requirements
Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:
- Child Protection Awareness Training - Students must complete approved child protection awareness training.
- Working with Children - A national criminal history check and review of findings of misconduct involving children, required for any child-related work.
- Anaphylaxis Training - Students must complete approved anaphylaxis training.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 7
- This course contains 15 hours of observation.
Live Virtual Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 7
- This course contains 15 hours of observation.
Live Virtual Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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.