ED3590 - Early Childhood Care and Education Services

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Education

Available as a core subject for third year Early Childhood Education students. Primary Education students may enrol in this subject as an elective.

This subject focuses on the philosophical, historical, political, social and economic factors that have impacted on the evolution, current situation and future directions of early childhood care and education in Australia. It also examines pedagogy for under 5s and addresses topics of professional significance to the early childhood educator.

Learning Outcomes

• critically examine professional issues relating to the planning and implementation of early childhood education;
• understand the philosophical, historical, political, social and economic background to current and future early childhood programs and policy in Australia;
• identify services and strategies for education and care of very young children in Australia.

Prerequisites:

6 credit points of level 2 ED subjects

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coord/Lect:	Dr Reesa Sorin.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); participation (20%); response papers (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.