EDF5412

Field Experience (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Ms A Ridgeway

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

Synopsis: This unit is intended to provide the opportunity for early childhood education students to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired in the course Students will implement an early childhood program that is developmentally appropriate to the child users of the service, and relevant to the service community in general. Practical experience will be acquired in at least two placements chosen from a range of early childhood settings for children aged 0 - 5 years. Placement must be in a long day care service environment in which students work with children aged 0 - 3 years, and at least one placement must be in a setting with children aged 3 - 5 years.

Assessment: On-campus component: A folio of written practical tasks and class attendance of 80% (1500 words): 30% + Field placement component Written reports (3500 words): 70% + a standard pro-forma report

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week

Prerequisites: EDF5414 Child development principles, EDF5415 Issues in child development