edu2ele early learning environments
EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
EDU2ELE
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine the notion of education as a life-long process, and in particular, learning from birth. Students examine the concept of Early Childhood Education and the evolution of education for young children, with a focus on learning environments designed for young children, such as childcare, playgroup and other early learning settings.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (EDU1ILT & EDU1CCT) or enrolment in course EBEL Bachelor of Early Learning
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Programming and planning in early childhood settings, 6th Edition | Prescribed | Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E. Dockett, S., and Farmer, S. (2015) | VICTORIA: CENGAGE LEARNING |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and demonstrate skills in observing, planning, implementing, evaluating and reflecting upon teaching and learning experiences with children three and under.
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and online activities
02. Demonstrate an informed capacity to connect planned and incidental experiences and teachable moments to relevant curriculum documents, for example, the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and online activities
03. Recognise the importance of family/child/teacher relationships and demonstrate these skills in observation and reflection.
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and online activities
04. Apply legal and moral responsibilities as dictated by the relevant acts and regulations
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and online activities
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour online learning per week"
Placement - Off Site
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (equiv. 1200 words) | 90 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Practicum supervisors' report | Hurdle requirement - 25 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation & performance to defined exit standards are required to meet this hurdle requirement. | 10 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2015, Week 35-47, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (equiv. 1200 words) | 90 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Practicum supervisors' report | Hurdle requirement - 25 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation & performance to defined exit standards are required to meet this hurdle requirement. | 10 | 01, 02 |