EDEC427 Young Children as Explorers and Scientists
Updated: 23 April 2009| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
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| Online level | Level D - Comp/internet essential | ||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | BTeach: EDEC310 (from 2008) or PDEC310 (prior to 2008) or EDST310 and EDST340 (prior to 2001) | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Restrictions | CSME431 or EDST427 or PDEC427 | ||||||||
| Notes | access to children in an approved early childhood setting is required for purposes of assessment |
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| Combined Units | None | ||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Brenda Wolodko (bwolodko@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 |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
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Note: Recommended 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. |