Practice in Partnership 2

Unit code:ECE2002Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

City Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Online Real Time
Online Self-Paced
St Albans
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney

Prerequisites

ECE2004 - Engaging with Place through Rethinking Childhoods and Development
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

In this unit, pre-service teachers will develop their teaching practice in early childhood education by viewing children as capable and learning in relationship. Pre-service teachers will critically engage with major theorists and theories in relation to children aged 3 to 5 years and childhoods grounded in meaning making, complexity, multiplicity, and context. As part of this work, pre-service teachers will analyse related research and contemporary issues. Pre-service teachers will also learn how to utilise pedagogical documentation to inform curriculum creation. This unit includes a 10-day placement with children aged 3-5 years.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Critically engage with major theorists and articulate theories regarding children and childhoods aged 3 to 5 years.
Analyse current research and contemporary issues in relation to children 3-5 year olds.
Design pedagogical documentation as a means to generate curriculum.
Investigate teaching and learning practices that foreground Aboriginal and Torres Islander standpoints.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%

Placement preparation

Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%

Reflection with mentor

Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 40%

2Live planning cycle

As this is an accredited course and placement unit, mandatory attendance applies. Any absences must be supported with documentation to the unit convenor and must not fall below 80% of the total number of classes. Unit attendance which falls below 80%, may be eligible for an adjusted of the compulsory attendance requirement via special consideration or learning access plan.