Foundations of Early Childhood

Undergraduate

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Mode
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Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, Online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 1007
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Course ID
200594
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Online, Adelaide City Campus East, Whyalla, Mt Gambier
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

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

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed EDUCX101 Early Childhood Education: Contexts, History, Philosophy, Frameworks

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Creative Work – 20%
  • Short Response Questions – 30%
  • Essay – 50%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Magill

Group 1

Class number
Class number 31295
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-85
24 Mar - 7 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-85
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-85
Class number
Class number 31296
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 9 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
7 May - 28 May Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 31299
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
23 Feb - 9 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
23 Mar - 6 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 31297
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
25 Mar - 8 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
6 May - 27 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 25021
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 31298
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 7
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67
23 Mar - 6 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)