INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EDU1IEC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a bridge between the Diploma of Children's Services and a Bachelor level of Early Childhood Education. Students explore historical aspects of Early Childhood Education and examine contemporary theory and issues that shape Childhood today. The subject also outlines the role of the Early Childhood Teacher and explores the notion of curriculum for young children from birth. Students will establish their own identity as an early childhood professional and set goals for their future professional development. This subject includes the introductory practicum for the course and has eight days of placement.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Carla Jeffrey
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 |
Online, 2014, Week 22-34, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carla Jeffrey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
"Plus online learning activities"
Placement - Off Site
One 8.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary issue analysis (equivalent to a 900 word essay) | 30 | |
| Curriculum Portfolio (equivalent to a 900 word essay) | 30 | |
| Practicum Supervisor's report | Hurdle Requirement: 8 days of supervised early childhood practice. Satisfactory participation & performance to defined exit standards are required to meet this hurdle requirement. | 10 |
| Reflection of Professional Practice (equivalent to a 900 word essay) | 30 |