8997 (v.6) Ed 445 - Perspectives on Change in Early Childhood Education
| Area: | Department of Education |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Social and cultural influences on the emergence of early childhood programs. Contributions of significant philosophers, educationalists and psychologists to the development of early childhood education. Current influences and issues in the Australian context, including recent perspectives on child development and social change. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Investigated the impact of social and cultural influences upon contemporary early childhood programs. Examined recent perspectives on child development and social change. Examined a variety of approaches to curriculum development in the early years of education. |
| 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: | Berk, L.E. and Winsler, A. (1995). Scaffolding Children's Learning: Vygotsky and Early Chilhood Education. Washington, NAEYC. Bredekamp, S. (1995). Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Washington, NAEYC. Briggs, F. and Potter, G.K. (1995). Teaching Children in the First Three Years of School. (second edition). Melbourne, Longman. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 40%, Project Planning 30%, Written Report 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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