EDF3507

Early childhood teaching studies 3

(EDU)

Ms L Surman

6 points + 2 hours per week (strand A) + Practicum days (strand B) + First semester + Peninsula + Prerequisites: EDF2507 & EDF2508

Synopsis: Developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum planning and presentation in the junior primary school. Issues relating to the early years of schooling, including flexible grade organisation, transition to school programs and school readiness and the link between the key competencies and the key learning areas. Reflection as an aid to improve teaching.

Assessment: Assessment: Pass Grade Only (PGO) + Fieldwork project (2000 word equivalence) + Folio of Practical studies + Satisfactory completion of the Practicum program + Hurdle Requirement: Undertaking of set homework tasks and participation in follow up discussion and group work.