EDEC427 Young Children as Explorers and Scientists
| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
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| Intensive School(s) | None | ||||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | for BTeach students: EDEC310 (from 2008) or PDEC310 (prior to 2008) or EDST310 and EDST340 (prior to 2001) or candidature in BEd(EC) | ||||||||
| 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 in groups. |
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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. |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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