Early Childhood Development Learning and Teaching

    Unit code: ECE6009 | Study level: Postgraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    City Campus
    Online Self-Paced
    VU Sydney
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    Overview

    In this unit, students will be introduced to the major ideas, concepts and theories of Early Childhood Education. They will be introduced to the planning cycle to design curriculum that is responsive to infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and families. Connections will be made by illustrating contexts of education and caregiving. These include; vision, strategy, and innovation in curriculum planning, demonstrating practices and policy development reflective of all children as capable and competent. This unit will prepare students for placement but will not include any placement days.

    Learning Outcomes

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

    1. Frame play-based teaching practices in early childhood contexts.
    2. Articulate and critique major theories within the context of early childhood education.
    3. Design curriculum responsive to children aged birth-5 years and families, informed by Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and/or Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
    4. Formulate teaching practices grounded in reciprocal relationships with children, families, and communities.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Exercise
    |
    Grade: 30%
    An exercise demonstrating the child as capable and its application in practice
    Assessment type: Poster
    |
    Grade: 30%
    A poster exploring major theories within the context of early childhood education.
    Assessment type: Project
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Completion of a Planning Cycle informed by Early Years Learning Framework and or Victorian Early Years Years Learning and Development Framework.

    5000 words or equivalent.

    Required reading

    All readings with be available on VU Collaborate.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
    ETEC | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
    Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
    EGEC | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year

    Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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