ED3502:04
Integrated Programs in Child Care Centres
External
HECS Band 1
Full year.
Available only to Bachelor of Educational Services (Child Care) students.
Staff: Dr S Rocco.
The subject will focus on the following topics: curriculum models, guidelines, approaches and practices; developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children in a variety of contexts; integrated approaches to disciplinary knowledge; developmentally appropriate practice; play as a process of learning; parents/care providers/community as partners. The subject also requires five days of practicum experience.
Learning Objectives:
- examine various issues, models and practices in the design and implementation of curriculum in child care centres;
- demonstrate competence in designing developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in a variety of contexts;
- demonstrate an understanding of a range of effective strategies for supporting children’s play and learning across a variety of settings;
- satisfactorily complete five days of supervised practicum in a child care centre;
- reflect on the students’ own professional development and actions in working with and planning programs for young children.
Assessment by professional development portfolio (50%); critical evaluation of literature on early childhood curriculum issues (50%); satisfactory completion of practicum.