| 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. |
| 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: | 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. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
