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UNE unit code: EDEC371

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Unit information

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The purpose of this unit is to develop your professional philosophy by studying and evaluating approaches to learning in early childhood and applying these evaluations to practice. Through your growing understanding of early childhood theories and philosophies, you will reflect on the links between theories, policies and practice in the context of early childhood education.

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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

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Pre-requisites
candidature in BEd(ECEC) (Rule a and Rule c): EDEC301 and EDEC302; or candidature in BEd(ECEC) (Rule b)

Notes

This module/unit addresses ACECQA's Curriculum requirements, referred to as Curriculum Specifications (CS).

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

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Angel MokLecturer, Early Childhood Education - Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education; School of Education

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. explain how theories will inform their own teaching practice with children aged from birth to 5 years (CS: 2.4, 2.7, 3.1, 3.9, 5.2, 5.3);
  2. evaluate approaches to learning in early childhood education and apply this evaluation to practice (CS: 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.9, 5.2, 5.3);
  3. explain how their practice addresses the needs of children from diverse backgrounds (CS: 2.4, 2.7, 3.9, 4.4, 4.5, 5.2, 5.3); and
  4. demonstrate understanding of the links between theory, policy and practice (CS: 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7, 3.1, 3.9, 5.2, 5.3).

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Assessment 1Yes40%All offerings

A reflective journal (e.g., reflect on how your practice is informed by theories and policy framework, use at least 2 theories, EYLF, NQF, and the code of ethics).

Relates to CS: 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7, 3.1, 3.9, 5.2, 5.3

No. Words: 1600

Assessment 2Yes60%All offerings

Response to a scenario – implement and evaluate change in teaching practice.

Relates to CS: 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7, 3.1, 3.9, 4.4, 4.5, 5.2, 5.3

No. Words: 2400

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Note:

Programming and Planning in Early Childhood Settings

ISBN: 9780170443357

Arthur, L., Beecher., B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S., Cengage Learning 8th ed. 2020

Text refers to: All offerings

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