EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
EDU2ELE
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine the notion of education as a life-long process, and in particular, learning from birth. Students examine the concept of Early Childhood Education and the evolution of education for young children, with a focus on learning environments designed for young children, such as childcare, playgroup and other early learning settings. This subject contains a hurdle requirement of 20 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admitted into EBEL or EBECB or EBECP or EBECE or course coordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Programming and planning in early childhood settings, 6th Edition | Recommended | Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E. Dockett, S., and Farmer, S. (2015) | VICTORIA: CENGAGE LEARNING |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and demonstrate skills in observing, planning, implementing, evaluating and reflecting upon teaching and learning experiences with children three and under.
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops, online activities and professional placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate an informed capacity to connect planned and incidental experiences and teachable moments to relevant curriculum documents, for example, the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Recognise the importance of family/child/teacher relationships and demonstrate these skills in observation and reflection.
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and professional placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Apply legal and moral responsibilities as dictated by the relevant acts and regulations
- Activities:
- Professional placement in conjunction with the placement portfolio
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
17
Eight 2.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 17
and delivered via blended.
"Plus one hour online learning"
WorkShop
Week:
22
-
22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 22 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
18
-
21
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 18 to week 21
and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
18
-
21
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 18 to week 21
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (equiv. 2500 words) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Philosophy (1250 words) | 30 | 03, 04 | |
| Professional Placement - Practicum supervisors' report | Hurdle requirement - 20 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
17
Eight 2.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 17
and delivered via blended.
WorkShop
Week:
22
-
22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 22 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
18
-
21
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 18 to week 21
and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
18
-
21
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 18 to week 21
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (equiv. 2500 words) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Philosophy (1250 words) | 30 | 03, 04 | |
| Professional Placement - Practicum supervisors' report | Hurdle requirement - 20 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. |