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EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM

EDU3CC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides a global view of early childhood curriculum theories and pedagogical practices. Students learn to create and critically analyse curriculum using theoretical perspectives to further understand ways in which curriculum is connected to pedagogy, play, learning and assessment.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admitted into EBEL

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

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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate research informed understandings of global perspectives of early childhood curriculum which contribute to children's learning and development
02. Demonstrate an understanding of reflective planning cycles and the role of critical reflection in program evaluation to inform curriculum and pedagogy
03. Design curriculum for an early childhood setting which reflects current perspectives on curriculum design, incorporating the EYLF

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
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Literature Review (Approx 1500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2, SILO3

Curriculum Design (Approx 2250 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo70SILO1