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.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Catherine Hamm

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

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-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Programming and planning in early childhood settings

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S.

Year: 2012

Edition/Volume: 5th ed

Publisher: VICTORIA: CENGAGE LEARNING

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced:
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subject: Partial subject

Total hours/days required: 8 days – 56 hours

Location of WBL activity (region): Flexible

WBL addtional requirements: All 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

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Define the role of the teacher in Early Childhood Education
02. Articulate a notion of curriculum for young children
03. Recognise historical and contemporary perspectives of Early Childhood Education
04. Establish concepts of your own professional identity and practice

On-Line, 2020, Online study 1/4, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Catherine 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Pebble workbook (1250 word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Professional Experience Portfolio (1500 word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Curriculum Portfolio (1250 word Equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Professional PracticeHurdle - Successful completion of this component

N/AN/AN/AYesnullSILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4