edu2ct connections and transitions

CONNECTIONS AND TRANSITIONS

EDU2CT

2014

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.

FacultyFaculty of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Masters

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	Contemporary Issues in the Early Years	Recommended	Pugh, G., & Duffy, B. (2010)	LONDON: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
Readings	Supporting Transitions in the Early Years	Recommended	Brooker, L. (2008)	MAIDENHEAD: OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Masters

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"

Placement - Off Site
Two 10.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
Practicum Journal portfolio		50
Practicum Performance (as assessed by supervisors' report)	Hurdle requirement - 20 day block of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation & performance to defined exit standards are required.	10
Transition Report		40

Bendigo, 2014, Week 22-34, Online