Learning & Teaching for Young Children2A

Subject EDUC20041 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2013.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Lectures and tutorials totalling 18 hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: You must have successfully completed the following subject/s prior to enrolling in this subject
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Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
6.25
Not offered in 2013
6.25
Corequisites: You must take the following subject in the same study period
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Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

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Subject Overview:

This subject will focus on best practice for infants and toddlers and the provision of high quality care and education. Key areas of curriculum for children under three years of age will be studied including adult-child interactions, the development of attachments, care-giving routines, the provision of appropriate learning experiences, the role of the environment, and relationships with parents. Students will be exposed to curriculum strategies which recognise young children as active participants in their own learning. This subject will develop linkages with Teaching and Professional Practice 2A.

Objectives: Information not available
Assessment:

Written tasks equivalent to 2000 words.

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

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