EDU2CT
CONNECTIONS AND TRANSITIONS
EDU2CT
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine the progression as children extend their connections from early learning towards formal schooling, focussing firstly on Kindergarten and then on Prep. Notions of transition as presented in the Early Years Learning Framework are addressed.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU2ELE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Programming and planning in early childhood settings (5th ed.). | Prescribed | Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S. (2012) | VICTORIA: CENGAGE LEARNING |
Readings | Teaching as Inquiry: Rethinking Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | Recommended | Hill, L., Stremmel, A. & Fu, V. (2005). | PEARSON EDUCATION |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognise transitional requirements from Kindergarten to School, acknowledging children's individual differences, temperaments and behaviour, working towards a notion of "readiness".
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Explore the strategies used to promote partnerships between teachers, children and families.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Establish continuity of curriculum from the EYLF to AusVELS to establish robust learning pathways for young children.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Online, 2018, Online Study 2/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 22 - 31
Two 10.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 22 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Kindergarten (3-5 year olds)"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 22 - 31
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 22 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Transition Statement | 40 | 01 | |
Practicum Journal portfolio | Hurdle requirement: 20 day block of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation & performance to defined exit standards are required. | 50 | 02, 03 |
Practicum Report | 10 | 02, 03 |
Online, 2018, Online Study 3/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 34 - 43
Two 10.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Transition Statement | 40 | 01 | |
Practicum Journal portfolio | Hurdle requirement: 20 day block of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation & performance to defined exit standards are required. | 50 | 02, 03 |
Practicum Report | 10 | 02, 03 |