edu2uld understanding learning and development
UNDERSTANDING CULTURALLY DIVERSE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
EDU2ULD
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject examines early childhood education in socially, culturally and linguistically diverse communities. You will learn to use theory to analyse learning and development in contemporary early childhood education and how to think critically about child development. This subject has 10 days professional expenses placement in a birth to two age group.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admitted into EBEL or EBECEO
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand the need for different theoretical perspectives for different contexts of children's development
- Activities:
- Online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate understanding of a range of contemporary theories to analyse children's learning and development in socially, culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- Activities:
- Online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate research informed practices of critiquing contemporary theories of child development to understand children's learning and development in socially, culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- Activities:
- Online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online, 2019, Online Study 3/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 34 - 43
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading Response (Appprox 1600 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Case Studies (Appprox 2250 words) | 60 | 02, 03 | |
| Professional Placement - (10 days birth to 2 years) | Hurdle requirement: 10 DAYS placement is compulsory as this is an accreditation requirement. |