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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHIES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EDU1HPC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject pre-service teachers will examine childhood in the contexts of a contemporary and changing world. Pre-service teachers engage with the history and, past and contemporary philosophies of early childhoodeducation and care. They will examine the impact of past and current policies and practices, and will critically engage with current research and theoretical perspectives informing multiple understandings of children and childhoods.Through engagement with broad range of perspectives, pre-service teachers will be provided with the opportunity to challenge universal representations of child and childhood, to engage with concepts of the multiplicity of childhood and diversity of children's lived experiences, child agency and children as component and capable learners and members of a community. A range of contemporary issues and social contexts impacting on children's learning are examined in relation to diversity and inclusivity, including social, cultural, and religious background, gender,indigeneity, ethnicity, rurality, learning styles and needs.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in either of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education (EBECB, EBECP) or B. Educational Studies (EBEST EBESTB, EBESTM, EBESTP)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Programming and planning in early childhood settings | Prescribed | Arthur. L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S. (6th Ed.) 2015 | Southbank Victoria: Thomson |
Readings | Theories into practice | Prescribed | Nolan, A., & Raben, Bridie. (2015) | Teaching Solutions |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate understanding of history and philosophies which have influenced past and current early childhood education and care practices, and critically engage with current research and theoretical perspectives to demonstrate awareness of multiple understandings of children and childhoods.
- Activities:
- Students will be taught through a range of detailed lectures and tutorials
02. Critique universal representations of child and childhood, and articulate understandings of concepts of the multiplicity of childhood and diversity of children#s lived experiences, child agency and children as component and capable learners and community members.
- Activities:
- Students will be taught through a range of detailed lectures and tutorials
03. Identify and critically reflect on the impact of a range of contemporary issues and social contexts on the lives of young children and the impact these have on their learning.
- Activities:
- Students will be taught through a range of detailed lectures and tutorials
04. Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, speaking skills and the use of appropriate writing conventions in responding to Assessment Task 1- Issue Analysis
- Activities:
- Students will be taught through a range of detailed lectures and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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Research Task - Issue Analysis: Group presentation and individual report = 1600 words | 40 | 01, 02 | |
Philosophy statement = 1200 words | 30 | 01, 03 | |
Examination = 1200 words | 30 | 04 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
Seminar
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Research Task - Issue Analysis: Group presentation and individual report = 1600 words | 40 | 01, 02 | |
Philosophy statement = 1200 words | 30 | 01, 03 | |
Examination = 1200 words | 30 | 04 |