ED3590 - Early Childhood Education and Care 2

Credit points:	03
Year:	2016
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	College of Arts, Society & Education

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

This subject introduces students to the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline and its link to the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian National Curriculum. It extends the study of early childhood pedagogy beyond documenting and planning, to the curriculum decision making cycle and reading a transition statement. Further, it extends the study of the National Quality Framework through production of a Quality Improvement Plan, Based on the National Quality Standard. It also covers the history, current and future directions of Early Childhood Education in Australia, and professional development topics relevant to the early childhood educator. Ten (10) full days of professional experience in a prior to school setting with children aged from 3 to 5 years will offer students the opportunity to link theoretical learning to classroom practice. (Note: the 10 days professional experience is spread over 10 weeks: that is, 1 day per week)

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate understanding and implementation of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) and the Early Years Framework through engaging in the curriculum decision making cycle and creating a transition statement;
• Analyse and apply knowledge of contemporary policy and curriculum (Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) and the Early Years Framework, National Quality Framework) to create strategies and solve problems in diverse contexts;
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the historic current situation and future direction of early childhood policy, programs and services in Australia;
• Critically examine professional issues relating to early childhood education and care to solve issues and propose strategies;
• Synthesise and consolidate pedagogical approaches, planning and assessment skills in early childhood education;
• Demonstrate Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at a 'developed' level and relevant ACECQA standards.

Assumed Knowledge:	It is assumed that you are familiar with child development and learning theory, the National Quality Framework, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and the Australian Curriculum.
Prerequisites:	6 credit points of level 2 ED subjects, including ED2590 or ADM to course code 38110

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Reesa Sorin
Contact hours:	50 hours professional experience
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	quality improvement plan (20%); quizzes and scenario responses (40%); learning portfolio (including transition statement) (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Successful completion of the professional experience component
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 07-Apr-2016
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Reesa Sorin
Contact hours:	50 hours professional experience
Assessment:	quality improvement plan (20%); quizzes and scenario responses (40%); learning portfolio (including transition statement) (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Successful completion of the professional experience component
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 08-Dec-2016
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Reesa Sorin
Contact hours:	50 hours professional experience
Assessment:	quality improvement plan (20%); quizzes and scenario responses (40%); learning portfolio (including transition statement) (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Successful completion of the professional experience component

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.