12431 (v.2) Ed 435(Q) - Junior Primary Classrooms

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Workshop:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Focuses on the theoretical and practical application of strategies suited to the early years of schooling. Integrates curriculum studies from the eight learning areas, child development studies, teaching strategies and innovations in education such as multi-age perspectives.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Become familiar with the Western Australian curriculum framework and accompanying documents. Become aware of time allocation and management in a junior primary setting. Engaged in developing teaching and learning which requires reflection and reaction. Planned a program across all learning areas and documented a sequence of learning experiences for a three week period in a junior primary setting. Used the Western Australian curriculum framework to plan appropriate learning experiences. Explored a variety of teaching and learning practices appropriate for junior primary classrooms.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Anning, A. (1991), The First Years at School. Milton Keynes, Open University Press. Education Department of South Australia. (1991). Multi-age Groups - A Teaching/Learning Perspective. Adelaide, Windows on Practice. Education Department of South Australia. (1993), A Junior Primary Road Map. Adelaide, Windows on Practice. McCracken, J.B. (1993), Valuing Diversity - The Primary Years. Washington, NAEYC. Katz, L. et. al. (1990), The Case for Mixed-Aged Grouping in Early Years. Washington, NAEYC.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 25%, Folio 50%, Tutorials 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y