ED3590 - Early Childhood Education and Care 2

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Education

Available as a core subject for third year Early Childhood Education students.

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 0-5 year olds 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, current situation and future direction of early childhood policy, programs and services in Australia;
• develop knowledge and skills of pedagogy for 0-5 year olds.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Assumed Knowledge:

Assumed knowledge in this subject includes the following topics studied in ED2590:03 Early Childhood Education and Care 1. Understanding and practical application of Queensland's <i>Early Years Curriculum Guidelines</i> Early Learning Areas and key components of effective early years curricula. Further, it is assumed that students possess skills in monitoring and assessing learning and development of young children as part of the curriculum decision-making process

Prerequisites:

6 credit points of level 2 ED subjects

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coord/Lect:	Dr Reesa Sorin.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); participation (10%); individual response papers (40%); group response papers (invigilated) (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.