In this unit preservice teachers will undertake a period of professional experience that builds on their professional experience with children and families in Long Day Care settings. Preservice teachers will undertake 15 days professional experience in a funded kindergarten program, working collaboratively with staff, families and the community. Preservice teachers will begin to articulate and connect their philosophical and theoretical standpoints to generate illustrations of practice in the domains of teaching; professional knowledge, professional practice and professional engagement.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ECE3003
Prerequisites
ECE2001 - Practice in Partnership 1
ECE2002 - Practice in Partnership 2
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Critically reflect on a personal educational philosophy that informs teaching and learning in early childhood settings. | ||
| 2. | Articulate knowledge of the broad principles of social justice, diversity and inclusion to inform curriculum design. | ||
| 3. | Present an illustration of practice that demonstrates professional knowledge, professional practice and professional engagement at the Graduate level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teacher | ||
| 4. | Negotiate with a mentor teacher to design, implement and critically reflect on an educational program that responds to VEYLDF and or the EYLF |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | Inclusive practices in early childhood using at least 5 references. Align to your philosophy | 30% |
| Research Paper | Research and create a poster about one of the approaches in EC education | 30% |
| Exercise | Complete a planning cycle of six observations and 5 experiences using the planning cycle form | 40% |
Required reading
Being an Early Childhood Educator: Bringing theory intp Practice together 1st ed
McArdle, F, Gibson, M & Zollo, L 2015
Hang tai Printing Company Ltd, China
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