Foundations of Early Childhood

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
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
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
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)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

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