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EDEC427 Young Children as Explorers and Scientists

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
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

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.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

The Young Child as Scientist
ISBN: 9780205367764
Chaille, C. and Britain, L., Allyn & Bacon 3rd ed. 2003
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional
Text(s):

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

Early Childhood Environmental Education: Making it Mainstream
ISBN: 9781875890682
Davis, J. and Elliott, S., Early Childhood Assocation 2003
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Essay 50% 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1-4
Essay 50% 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1-4

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. critically reflect on contemporary perspectives about ways children think and learn about everyday sciences;
  2. document professional understandings about children's everyday sciences learning in a personal philosophy;
  3. plan, implement and evaluate early childhood everyday sciences curricula that encompasses relevant theories;
  4. develop settings and strategies for children, educators and others to explore, understand and act in healthy, socially just and sustainable living ways; and
  5. demonstrate professional standards of communication.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Study, apply and demonstrate an in depth knowledge of theoretical and practical perspectives of the discipline.
True True True
2 Communication Skills
Practice and demonstrate effective communication in the discipline. These are assessed in both assignments.
True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Demonstrate an awareness of the global perspective in the discipline. Global perspectives are assessed in both assignments.
True True True
4 Information Literacy
Find, share, critically evaluate, manage and present information (in the assignments). Use information to construct new understandings in the discipline. Acknowledge cultural and social issues in the discipline.
True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Extend their current knowledge ad practice. Learn independently and collaboratively.
True
6 Problem Solving
Apply creative thinking to a range of problems.
True
7 Social Responsibility
Demonstrate a respect for the ideas of others.
True
8 Team Work
Work collaboratively to achieve common goals.
True
   

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