Preservice teachers will develop specialised knowledge of the philosophies, principles and practices of early childhood education. This unit will develop preservice teachers knowledge of early childhood curricula and programming, particularly the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and its integration with the Foundation and other levels of the Australian Curriculum. Preservice teachers will investigate transformational approaches to curricula through critiquing programming and practice issues for educators, learners, families and community in a range of contexts. Preservice teachers will analyse and critically reflect on their application of knowledge and their responsiveness to children, and the dynamic nature of curriculum, programming and play-based pedagogy in action. Theoretical and practical applications include links to curriculum expectations, learner goals and outcomes across all early years contexts in respect to differentiation, inclusion and social justice.
PRESCRIBED TEXT - EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM PLANNING ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
PRESCRIBED TEXT - TEACHING MAKING A DIFFERENCE
RECOMMENDED TEXT - BEYOND QUALITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
RECOMMENDED TEXT - PROGRAMMING AND PLANNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
RECOMMENDED TEXT - PUBLIC SOCIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY
