ED4090 - Integrating Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood Curriculum

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

Available only to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Education. Students must enrol in ED4488 in the same study period as ED4090.

This subject prepares preservice teachers for a range of professional roles within the classroom, school and wider community. Preservice teachers will investigate a range of curriculum theories and develop models of integrated curriculum. The subject will draw extensively upon school-based activities to explore the relationship between theory, policy and practice. Preservice teachers will critically examine school assessment and reporting practices and relate these to the broader role of schools in communities, including assumptions. This subject also supports the preparation of a professional portfolio. Specifically for ECE preservice teachers, this subject provides a focus on the development of integrated early childhood curriculum and the importance of critically reflective curriculum planning.

Learning Outcomes

• develop and critique models of integrated curriculum to meet identified learning goals;
• utilize a range of evidence based teaching strategies to support student engagement and ensure the development of language literacy and numeracy;
• develop and critique a range of ways of assessing, interpreting and reporting on student learning;
• analyse research, polices and school practices related to the provision of supportive learning environments and student well-being;
• critically anaylse the role of the teacher and develop strategies for school renewal.

Prerequisites:	ED3093 AND (ED3488 OR ED3499) and 66 credit points
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	ED4190 and ED4293

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect:	Dr Cecily Knight.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); discussion board (10%); portfolio non-invigilated component (40%); portfolio invigilated component (20%).

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.