Infant & Toddler Curriculum
Subject 472-223 (2008)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Singapore. Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Fifteen hours intensive contact supported by structured materials for private study Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Coordinator
Kay Margetts| Subject Overview: | This subject will focus on components of best practice in programs for infants and toddlers, and the provision of high quality care and education. Key areas of curriculum for children under 3 will be studied including adult-child interactions, care-giving routines, appropriate experiences, physical settings, and engagement with families in responding to and meeting children's developmental needs. Students will be exposed to curriculum strategies which recognise young children as an active participants in their own Âlearning. |
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| Assessment: | Essays and assignments equivalent to 4000 words.Resources provided to distance students: students will be provided with a course handbook, subject guide, study guide and a book of readings. |
| Prescribed Texts: | Prescribed Texts:Infants, Toddlers and Caregivers (J Gonzales-Mena and D Eyer), (7th edn), Mayfield Publishing, 2007 |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Information Not Available |
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