Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.5 |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Co Requisite(s): | 301188 (v.2) Ed 246(E) - Professional Practice III (ECE) or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Builds on Teaching and Learning Processes II by providing an in-depth study of play, the learning environment and the role of the teacher, to enable an extended study of play in an educative environment. The focus on child centred learning is maintained through investigating the project approach in the early years, and developing management and evaluation skills to support this pedagogy. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Developed an understanding of the role of play in children's learning and development. This knowledge will be demonstrated through class discussions, the essay and the planning of the project. Developed the skills and understandings of how to plan to support child-centred learning and to manage children's behaviour to maximise learning. Developed the ability to analyse children's actions to assess and evaluate children's learning and development. |
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: | Berk, L and Winsler, A (1995). Scaffolding children's learning: Vygotsky and early childhood education. Washington DC, NAEYC. Curriculum Council (1998). Curriculum framework. Osborne park, Curriculum Council. DECS (1996). Foundation areas of learning: curriculum framework for early childhood settings. Adelaide, Department of Education and Children's Serices, South Australia. Fleer, M (1997). Stretching your brains: developing children's thinking in early childhood settings through the key competencies.Canberra, Australian Early Childhood Association. Helm, J. H. and Katz, L. (2001). Young investigators: the project approach in the early years. New York Teachers College Press. |
Unit Texts: | Dockett, S and Fleer, M (1999), Play and pedagogy in early childhood: Bending the rules. Marrickville, Harcourt Brace. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 40%, Evaluation Report 30%, Presentation 30%. 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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