Early Years Pedagogy and Practice

This subject is not offered in 2016.

170 hours

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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.

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This subject introduces teacher candidates to the major perspectives on pedagogy and practice in the early years of education, particularly pedagogical practice for children 4-8 years of age. Topics include the key principles, practice, and learning outcomes underlying the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF), and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) dimensions, the Transition Initiative, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; working with Early Childhood professionals.

On completion of this subject, teacher candidates will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to:
• Understand the policy and legal frameworks governing the early childhood care and education;
• Explore a range of practice principles and observation and assessment tools for building evidence of young children’s learning and development;
• Understand the impact of instructional support, emotional support and classroom organization on young children’s learning and development;
• Understand the impact of transition practices on young children’s experiences of starting school

• 2000 word inquiry project due week 7, 50%
• 2000 word project due during exam period,50%

This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.

Teachstone. (2011). Elementary K-3 CLASS Dimensions Guide. Teachstone

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject teacher candidates will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to:
• Be skilled communicators who can effectively articulate pedagogical practice across early years settings;
• Recognise the relationship between effective teaching and improved learning outcomes for young children
• Work in professional teams across educational sectors;
• Work collaboratively with children and parents to inform their practice.