EDEC427 Young Children Exploring Their World
| 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 | BTeach: EDEC 310 (from 2008); PDEC 310 (prior to 2008); EDST 310, 340 (prior to 2001) | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Restrictions | CSME 431; EDST 427; PDEC427 | ||||||||
| Notes | access to children in an approved early childhood setting is required for purposes of assessment | ||||||||
| Combined Units | None | ||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Nadine McCrea (nmccrea@une.edu.au) | ||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit explores all aspects of the sciences in a broad and integrated way. It will consolidate and expand students' understanding of the sciences, social sciences, health and mathematics and information technology with reference to relevant state authorities' policy and curriculum documents. The ways children learn most effectively in these areas will be explored through curriculum planning in the light of current thinking and contemporary research. Philosophical and practical issues surrounding socially just and sustainable ways of living are a focus. Students will research relevant issues and complete action research. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
None | ||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |