EDF4508

Early childhood teaching studies 6 ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms J Robbins

Offered:
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Resources and agencies for the support of early childhood programs/services in Victoria. Best practice teaching and learning at an advanced level. An approved negotiated practicum placement.

Objectives: As a result of studying this unit students are expected to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding either of working in a particular early childhood or primary school setting beyond those already experienced as part of the BECEd, or of working in a related service or agency that supports early childhood or primary school settings and programs; negotiate with the unit coordinator and the work place supervisor, the role she or he will have within the setting in meeting a designated need - i.e., in developing, implementing and evaluating a program or process that substantially contributes to, improves or extends existing work place practices, while at the same time further developing the student's own knowledge, understandings, and skills, work in a collaborative manner with work place providers; examine the nature of 'best practice' conventions within their chosen setting and focus task, conduct and report on a small applied or action study project related to the practicum setting or focus of the practicum; determine relevant personal and work place goals; develop and apply strategies for successful implementation of practicum tasks; determine appropriate indicators to evaluate the quality of outcomes set for practicum; demonstrate professional, confidential behaviour at all times.

Assessment: Pass grade only (PGO) - Reflective Journal & Placement diary, Research paper and Seminar presentation + Hurdle requirement: satisfactory completion of practicum and all tutorial tasks.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: EDF4507 or equivalent and EDF4303