CONNECTIONS AND TRANSITIONS

EDU2CT

2017

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.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Ginette Cook

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: EDU2ELE

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
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

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ginette Cook

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	%	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, 2017, Online Study 2/4, Online