ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EDU3ARE
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the theories and strategies for developing authentic assessment and reporting in early childhood education. Students examine assessment and evaluation as an integral part of the teaching and learning process. They also explore the use of assessment for diagnostic and curriculum development purposes.
School: Education (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: Understanding is consolidated by meeting in 'expert' groups researching the same topic prior to presenting to their group. Peer and self assessed. Investigation of Applied Learning Principles through active and hands on activities for each principle. Interview students and teachers regarding the learning, assessments and outcomes of the program. Identification and discussion of key components observed. Group brainstorms of possible Passion projects modelled and mapped to template. Experiential workshop to explore the range and impact of Specific Learning Disorders eg Dyslexia. Demonstrate understanding and application of strategies to accommodate for SLDs and Trauma through learning activity design.
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admitted into either, EBECE, EBECB, EBECP, EBEL or EBECEO
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: EDU2ARE
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
Children's learning and development: Contemporary assessment in the early years
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: McLachan, Edwards, Margrain and McLean
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
ISBN: 9781420256796
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: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Plus one hour of online learning per week
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) Assessment task will incorporate Group work | Other | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) Assessment task will incorporate Group work | Other | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study 1/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 19
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) Assessment task will incorporate Group work | Other | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study 3/4 , Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) Assessment task will incorporate Group work | Other | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study 4/4 , Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 46 - 0
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) Assessment task will incorporate Group work | Other | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |