Course overview
This course aims to introduce the range of contexts of Early Childhood Education settings; history and philosophies of Early Childhood Education including contemporary and alternative perspectives and approaches to pedagogy and interactions; and begins exploration and development of knowledge of the frameworks that guide Early Childhood Education in Australia.
- Concepts of Childhood
- Historical Foundations
- Frameworks for ECEC
- Developmental and Sociocultural
- Critical Theories
- Alternative, Reimagined Perspectives
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogies
- Observation and Planning
- Ethical Practice
- Reflective Practice and Teacher Identity
Course learning outcomes
- Discuss the discipline of early childhood education and knowledge of key policies and frameworks that shape contemporary early childhood education thinking and practices
- Describe and critique theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of contemporary Australian early childhood education, including curriculum, policy and pedagogies
- Reflect on the role of an early childhood educator, contemporary theories and pedagogies, and responsibility for ethical and culturally responsive practice
Availability
Class details
Magill
Group 1
Class number 21072
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 0
Class number 21073
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 19
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 31650
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 29
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 21071
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 12
Online
Group 1
Class number 20255
Section 01OL
Size 31
Available 1
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 29027
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 18
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 31649
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 27
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