EDF4507

Early Childhood Teaching Studies 5 (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Professor M Fleer

Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Leading a team in integrated curriculum development. Planning to meet the needs of individual and groups of children (3-5 year olds). Issues of developmental and cultural appropriateness. Learning as a process and the role of the teacher in facilitating the process. Twenty-five days of supervised practicum in an early childhood centre for 3-5 year old children.

Assessment: Assessment: Pass grade only (PGO) - Folder of observations and plans for focus children + Reflective Journal plus essay + Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory completion of practicum and all tutorial tasks.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week plus practicum

Prerequisites: EDF1503, EDF2507, EDF3508 or equivalent