James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

ED3590 - Early Childhood Education and Care 2

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
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 education and care in Australia. It also examines pedagogy for 0-5 year olds and addresses topics of professional significance to the early childhood educator.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

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 25-Aug-2011
Coord/Lect: Dr Reesa Sorin.
Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:end of semester exam (30%); participation (10%); individual response papers (30%); group response papers (30%).

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.