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. |
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.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. |
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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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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