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EDEC391 Early Education Philosophy and Practice

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Online level Level A- Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
25 January 2008 27 January 2008 Optional
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites BTeach: EDEC 310 (from 2008); PDEC 310 (prior to 2008); EDST 340 (prior to 2001)
Co-requisites None
Restrictions PDEC391; EDST 391
Notes access to children in an approved early childhood setting is required for purposes of assessment
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Rosalind Littledyke (rlittled@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Students will explore diverse philosophies of learning in early childhood in order to develop a sound professional and personal approach to curricula. A child-centred, cross-curriculum framework will be investigated and applied. Five days of professional experience will be undertaken with children aged three to five years.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Meaningful Planning: Rethinking Teaching and Learning Relationships
ISBN: RIP0301
Patterson, C. and Fleet, A., ACAE Research in Practice Series. Australian Early Childhood Association, Canberra
Recommended Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Making Links: A Collaborative Approach to Planning and Practice in Early Childhood Services
ISBN: 9781876138165
Stonehouse, A. and Gonzalez-Mena, J., Pademelon Press
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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