ECE120 - Contemporary Perspectives of Education
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online), CBD* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Naomi David |
| Cohort rule: | Students must be enrolled in course E330 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2-hour seminar per week. 1 x 1-hour online workshop per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 2 x cloud conferences per trimester |
Note:*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery | |
Content
Students will undertake a journey of understanding, critically evaluating the ongoing development of Early Childhood and Early Years Education in international and Australian contexts. They will identify and analyse connections between historical and contemporary philosophical and theoretic al perspectives and educational practice in early childhood and primary settings. Students will also develop comprehensive knowledge about the principles of practice embedded within legislative, regulatory practices and curriculum documents. Students will be able to critique and discuss these in relation to contemporary contexts of teaching and learning, as part of the ongoing development of their own educational philosophy and capacity for reflective practice.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | ||
| ULO1 | Identify and describe the historical development and influences on current early childhood/early years education in Australia and internationally | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Understand the most important theories and philosophies in early education and their implications for practice | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO3 | Analyse, apply and critique contemporary theoretical and philosophical frameworks in understanding early childhood/early years pedagogy and practice | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO4 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and curriculum frameworks | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO5 | Engage in critical reflection on current policies, influences and practices in early education, as part of developing their own educational philosophy and beginning skills in reflective practice | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Early Childhood Contextual Review | 40% | Week 7 | |
| Assessment 2 - Critical analysis | 2400 words | 60% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link ECE120
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list.
Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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