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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit explores the specialised knowledge and skills related to effective teaching and learning of young children and the effective planning, implementation and the assessment of inclusive and socially just curriculum. The students will explore the historical and comparative perspectives of early childhood education and link these theoretical frames to the practice of educating young children. The unit will also explore the essential skills to plan and implement effective learning programs that utilise contemporary, play-based pedagogies. This unit will include a 25 day practicum in a 3-5 years setting and a 10 day practicum in a 5-8 year setting with the remaining 15 days in a 0-8 setting that facilitates the implementation of theoretical understandings and the recognition of quality practice with the children in these settings. The unit will be divided into modules of coursework: 1. Effective planning, implementation and assessment of young children's educational programs across early childhood contexts. This module will assist students to become independent early childhood educators who collegially to develop and implement effective early childhood programs. 2. Teaching for diversity. This module will explore how teachers modify, change and develop inclusive curriculum for children from diverse cultures, different dialects or languages and with diverse capabilities. An emphasis of this module will be working with families, other professionals within a range of communities. 3. Critical reflection and action research. Students will examine their practice through an evidence based lens to ensure they are reviewing and continually improving their practice in the education and care of young children.
Before enrolling in ECE6160, students must have completed ECE6130 and ECE6140. They must also be completing ECE6150 and have passed all three aforementioned units to be able to go on the Practicum component of ECE6160.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
A combination of lectures, workshops, guest speakers, videos, required readings and group and individually assigned work are used to achieve the unit outcomes. Students are required to become independent learners, who can adapt to the roles of practitioner or learner as they contribute to workshops as competent team members.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Contextual analysis and action plan | 40% |
| Practicum ^ | Practicum | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Contextual analysis and action plan | 40% |
| Practicum ^ | Practicum | 60% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit explores the specialised knowledge and skills related to effective teaching and learning of young children and the effective planning, implementation and the assessment of inclusive and socially just curriculum. The students will revisit the historical and comparative perspectives of early childhood education and link these theoretical frames to the practice of educating young children. The unit will also explore the essential skills to plan and implement effective learning programs that utilise contemporary, play-based pedagogies. This unit will include practicum days as applicable to the course registration requirements. The unit will be divided into modules of coursework: 1. Effective planning, implementation and assessment of young children's educational programs across early childhood contexts. This module will assist students to become independent early childhood educators who collegially to develop and implement effective early childhood programs. 2. Teaching for diversity. This module will explore how teachers modify, change and develop inclusive curriculum for children from diverse cultures, different dialects or languages and with diverse capabilities. An emphasis of this module will be working with families, other professionals within a range of communities. 3. Critical reflection and action research. Students will examine their practice through an evidence based lens to ensure they are reviewing and continually improving their practice in the education and care of young children.
Before enrolling in ECE6160, students must have completed ECE6130 and ECE6140. They must also be completing ECE6150 and have passed all three aforementioned units to be able to go on the Practicum component of ECE6160.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
A combination of lectures, workshops, guest speakers, videos, required readings and group and individually assigned work are used to achieve the unit outcomes. Students are required to become independent learners, who can adapt to the roles of practitioner or learner as they contribute to workshops as competent team members. The practicum requirement will be dictated by course enrolment: For GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (S74) a 25 day practicum in a 3-5 years setting is required as well as a 10 day practicum in a 5-8 year setting. An additional 15 days is required within any of the 0-8 settings that facilitates the implementation of theoretical understandings and the recognition of quality practice with the children in these settings. For the MASTER OF TEACHING (I81) a 30 day practicum in a 3-5 years setting is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written assessment | 20% |
| Practicum ^ | Practicum | 80% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written Assessment | 20% |
| Practicum ^ | Practicum | 80% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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