Early Childhood Development Learning and Teaching

Unit code: ECE6009 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Self-Paced
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

In this unit, students will be introduced to the major ideas, concepts and theories of Early Childhood Education. They will be introduced to the planning cycle to design curriculum that is responsive to infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and families. Connections will be made by illustrating contexts of education and caregiving. These include; vision, strategy, and innovation in curriculum planning, demonstrating practices and policy development reflective of all children as capable and competent. This unit will prepare students for placement but will not include any placement days. Students are also introduced to the application of academic integrity in this course and in Early Childhood more generally.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Uphold academic integrity through reflective and critical engagement and understanding of principles of professional codes of ethics.
  2. Articulate and critique major theories within the context of early childhood education.
  3. Analyse current research and contemporary issues related to children's learning and development, and frame play-based teaching practices in early childhood contexts.
  4. Develop an understanding of Early Childhood Education in Australian context, including First Nations Perspectives.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
A reflection on why integrity is an important value in academic and professional practice
Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 30%
A structured discussion that demonstrates an understanding of the child as capable and competent.
Assessment type: Poster
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Grade: 40%
A poster exploring major theories within the context of early childhood education and emerging teaching philosophy
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

As this is an accredited course, 78% attendance is required. Any further absences must be supported with documentation to the unit convenor.
To gain an overall pass in this unit, students must submit all assessment items and achieve an aggregate score of 50%.

Required reading

All readings with be available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
ETEC | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
EGEC | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year

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