edu2ct connections and transitions

CONNECTIONS AND TRANSITIONS

EDU2CT

2015

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 (6th ed.)	Prescribed	Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S. (2015)	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

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Bendigo, 2015, Week 22-34, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan

Class requirements

Placement - Off Site
Two 10.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Kindergarten (3-5 year olds)"

Scheduled Online Class
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week 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

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Blended