Foundations of early childhood education
2 hours per week * Second semester * Peninsula
An examination of the theories of Froebel, Montessori, MacMillan, Isaacs and Steiner regarding the education of young children; an overview of the development of early childhood education services in Australia with particular reference to the theories and societal factors which shaped them; the development of specialist infant education within primary schools.
Assessment
Written: 40% * Examinations: 60%