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This specialisation explores ways of engaging, scaffolding and assessing children's creative expression through the arts and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Pre-service teachers will develop professional skills to plan, implement and assess learning programs that challenge children to expand their reasoning, imagination and understanding of the world. In addition you will investigate ways of developing engaging and stimulating environments through the creative use of space and resources that foster curiosity and exploration. A number of strategies for enhancing children's creativity, thinking and problem-solving skills will be investigated across a range of early childhood settings.
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Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Pre-Primary Teacher, Junior Primary Teacher, Pedagogical Leader
This course is dedicated to producing quality graduates ready to take up employment across the early childhood sector including working with children in day care (birth to age four), kindergarten, preschool, pre-primary and years 1 to 3 in primary school.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ECS4261 | Professional Engagement in Early Childhood Education | 15 |
| ECS4160 | STEM in Early Childhood: A Creative Integrated Approach | 15 |
| ECS4320 | Creative Early Childhood Environments | 15 |
| ECS4325 | Integrated Arts in Early Childhood | 15 |
Students may complete EDU4227 Internship as an alternative to the units listed above, with the permission of the Course Coordinator/Associate Dean.
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.
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