CONNECTIONS AND TRANSITIONS
EDU2CT
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine the progression as children extend their connections from early learning towards formal schooling. Students will focus on the kindergarten year and the transition to the preparatory year for the child. The significance of transition as presented in the Early Years Learning Framework will be addressed.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Leanne Grogan
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admitted into EBEL or EBECE
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.). | Recommended | Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S. 7th Edition (2018) | VICTORIA: CENGAGE LEARNING |
| Readings | Early Childhood Curriculum | Recommended | McLachlan, C., Fleer, M., & Edwards, S. (2018) | CAMBRIDGE |
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 the Australian curriculum to establish robust learning pathways for young children.
- Activities:
- TBE
Online, 2019, Online Study 2/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leanne Grogan
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 22 - 31
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 22 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Kindergarten (3-5 year olds)"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 22 - 31
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 22 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transition Statement (approx 1500 words) | 40 | 01 | |
| Practicum Journal portfolio (approx 1750 words) | Hurdle requirement: 20 day block of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation & performance to defined exit standards are required. | 50 | 02, 03 |
| Practicum Report (approx 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
| Professional Practice (satisfactorily completed) | This is a hurdle requirement |
Online, 2019, Online Study 3/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leanne Grogan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 34 - 43
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transition Statement (approx 1500 words) | 40 | 01 | |
| Practicum Journal portfolio (approx 1750 words) | Hurdle requirement: 20 day block of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation & performance to defined exit standards are required. | 50 | 02, 03 |
| Practicum Report (approx 500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
| Professional Practice (satisfactorily completed) | This is a hurdle requirement |