EDUC3066
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course builds intermediate level principles and philosophical foundations of a contemporary approach to early childhood education that also underpins planning, pedagogical documentation and evaluation in line with the Early Years Learning Framework. It builds on the view of the child as competent participant in EC settings and communities, and whose voice needs to be taken into consideration and acted on in all decisions affecting them. Part of this approach is the emphasis on the diverse ways children construct knowledge with adults, peers, family, a diverse community and the broader society. This approach also includes addressing the diversity of young learners and enacting inclusive practice. The course provides intermediate level knowledge on play based pedagogies, alternative pedagogies and curriculum from historical, comparative and critical perspectives. It also understands ECEC as children's place and a place for ethical, professional and democratic practice. The course also introduces students to guiding young children's behaviour, especially with an emphasis on principles of prevention and teaching negotiation to young children.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the current philosophical foundations and principles of early childhood education, the child, the young learner, children's behaviour, and inclusive settings.
2. Describe the current philosophical foundations and principles of different curriculum and pedagogical approaches, including play-based pedagogy.
3. Identify key features of planning, pedagogical documentation and evaluation and application to practice.
4. Explain professional, ethical and democratic principles, and recognize the importance of relations with diverse families and communities.
Content
This course introduces students to:
- Complexities of early childhood settings - birth to 8 years.
- Contemporary understanding of children, learning, the young learner and intentional teaching.
- The philosophy and practice of early childhood, as professional, democratic and ethical.
- Play-based pedagogy.
- Alternative pedagogies and curriculum approaches in comparative perspectives, including the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework.
- Foundations of curriculum planning, programming and evaluation.
- Learning in relationships with diverse families and communities.
- Guiding behaviours.
Requisites
For students who commenced in the program in 2016 onwards, enrolment in this course is dependent on successful completion of the teacher education admission milestone:
- Three HSC band 5s (including one in English) or
- 80 units of UON courses or
- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways.
Teacher Education Milestone
Assumed knowledge
EDUC1048 and EDUC1055
Assessment items
Quiz: Quizzes
Written Assignment: Written assignment
Presentation: Presentation
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s)
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s)
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s)
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s)
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC3066 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 394.4 KB)
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.