edu1iec introduction to early childhood education
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EDU1IEC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a bridge between the Diploma of Children's Services to a Bachelor level of Early Childhood Education. Students explore historical aspects of Early Childhood Education and examine contemporary theory and issues that shape Childhood today. Subject content outlines the role of the Early Childhood Teacher and explores the notion of curriculum for young children from birth. Students establish their own identity as an early childhood professional and set goals for their future professional development.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Early Learning (EBEL) course in order to enrol in this subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Programming and planning in early childhood settings
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorArthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S.
Year2012
Edition/Volume5th ed
PublisherVICTORIA: CENGAGE LEARNING
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required8 days – 56 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsAll students will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this subject.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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On-Line, 2020, Online study 1/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 19
One 8.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 19
One 3.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pebble workbook (1250 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Professional Experience Portfolio (1500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Curriculum Portfolio (1250 word Equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Professional PracticeHurdle - Successful completion of this component | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |