Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.5 |
Workshop: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 301178 (v.2) Ed 123 - Teaching and Learning Processes and Practice I or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 301183 (v.2) Ed 127(E) - Professional Practice II (ECE)
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Syllabus: | A focus on the learner. Exploration of the influence of the teacher and the learning environment on learning. Planning for learning. Evaluation of learning. Catering for individual needs. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Considered the influence of the teacher role in planning and creating an informal learning environment. Planned and demonstrated teaching strategies which are appropriate for teacher directed activities with young children. Developed child study skills of observation appropriate for use in early childhood settings. Identified and discussed classroom management procedures for working with preschool children. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Hogben, J. and Waslet, D. (1989), Learning in early childhood: What does it mean in practice?. Adelaide, Education Department of South Australia. DECS. (1996), Foundation areas of learning: Curriculum framework for Early Childhood settings. Adelaide, Education Department of South Australia. |
Unit Texts: | Hendrick, J. (2001), The whole child: Developmental education for the early years (seventh edition). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, Prentice Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1: Plan teach and evaluate report 50%, Assignment 2: Journal, (includes child study, readings and reflections) 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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