EDEC345 Learning in Play Environments
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | EDEC 310 (from 2008); PDEC 310 (prior to 2008) | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | EDST 342, 343; PDEC 342, 343, 345 | |||||||||
| Notes | access to children in an approved early childhood setting is required for purposes of assessment | |||||||||
| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Margaret Brooks (mbrooks3@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit consolidates knowledge of play and the environment as learning tools within early childhood education. There is a theoretical basis with an emphasis on confronting assumptions while planning and implementing educational experiences. Children's and adults' collaborative and individual roles within a play environment will be explored. The environment is critiqued in relation to its impact on children's learning. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
Text(s):Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |