EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM
EDU3CC
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a global view of early childhood curriculum theories and pedagogical practices. Students learn tocreate and critically analyse curriculum using theoretical perspectives to further understand ways in which curriculum is connected to pedagogy, play, learning and assessment.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Catherine Hamm
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admitted into EBECEO
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate research informed understandings of global perspectives of early childhood curriculum which contribute to children's learning and development
- 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,Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate an understanding of reflective planning cycles and the role of critical reflection in program evaluation to inform curriculum and pedagogy
- 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,Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Design curriculum for an early childhood setting which reflects current perspectives on curriculum design, incorporating the EYLF
- 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,Autonomy and independence)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)