Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Fay Hadley
Contact via 9850 9833
X5B267
Lecturer and tutor
Rebecca Andrews
Contact via 9850 9871
X5B355
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(((ECH120 or ECHE120 or ACSH100) and ECHP122) and (admission to BEd(ECE)(Birth-12) or BTeach(ECE) or BTeach(Birth-5))) or admission to GDipECTeach or GDipEarlyChildhood
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Students are provided with ways of making learning visible, whilst exploring a variety of theories on how children learn. They are assisted to develop observations and begin to think about implications for planning. Students are also taught skills in basic planning and ways to record thoughtful, reflective observations that connect to planning. A range of strategies that provide guidance on ways to support young children’s learning is central to the unit. This includes examining teaching strategies that support ways of working with children from birth to five years. Students engage in active, careful and critical reflection as part of their commitment to teaching whilst considering the Early Years Learning Framework. Students practice these skills as they complete 20 days of teaching experience in prior to school early childhood settings.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Assessment 1 | 35% | 31st March |
Assessment 2: Part A | 0% | 20th May |
Assessment 2: Part B | 50% | 20th May |
Assessment 3 | 15% | 9th June |
Due: 31st March
Weighting: 35%
Getting ready for professional experience
Due: 20th May
Weighting: 0%
Professional Experience Evaluation Report
Due: 20th May
Weighting: 50%
Professional Experience Book Work
Due: 9th June
Weighting: 15%
There will be an online quiz at the end of semester. It will include 30 questions with each question worth .5 of mark.
Classes
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
Texts Required
Date |
Part |
Lecture topic/Lecturer |
Readings |
22nd Feb |
Kickstart |
Welcome Video Tips for success Diploma students – what PE looks like at University |
Read unit outline and PE Expectations and post any question on iLearn Purchase textbook(s) for week 1 |
Week 1: Feb 29 |
Theory and practice |
Theories and Perspectives. Unpack and critique theories of learning, including those in the EYLF, NQF & NQF (Fay Hadley) PRE-RECORED – NO LIVE LECTURE |
Arthur et al (2015) chapter 1 and 3 Porter (2016) chapter 1
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Week 2 March 7 |
Theory |
Making learning visible Planning cycle (Rebecca Andrews) |
Arthur et al (2015) chapter 6 and 8 Professional Experience Expectations Professional Experience Handbook (skim)
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Week 3 March 14 |
Theory and practice |
Technology and documentation (Maria Chatzigianni) |
Luckenbill, J. (2012) (see iLearn) Look at:
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Week 4 March 22 |
Theory and practice |
Environment as the third teacher (Rebecca Andrews) |
Arthur et al (2015) chapter 7 and 10 Porter (2016) chapter 5
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Week 5 March 28 (Easter Mon) |
Practice and community |
Building relationships with Staff and Families (Fay Hadley) PRE-RECORED – NO LIVE LECTURE |
No Tutes Lecture pre-recorded and online for you to listen to Complete your orientation days Arthur et al (2015) chapter 2 Porter (2016) chapter 18 Assignment 1 due: 31st March |
Week 6 4th April |
Practice and community |
Guiding children’s behaviour (Fay Hadley) |
Arthur et al (2015) chapter 9 Porter (2016) chapter 2 and 3 |
April 11 – April 22 Mid semester break Making learning visible. Introduction to pedagogical documentation (Wendy Shepherd) – Lecture pre-recorded and on iLearn for you to listen to Compulsory on campus for externals: 14th April 9am-12.30pm & 15th April 9am-5pm |
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Week 7 – 9: April 25 – May 13 (Anzac Day 25th April)
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Professional Experience BLOCK: 6 orientation days and 14 days block of Professional Experience
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Week 10 May 16 |
Live chat for externals to debrief PE 18th May 8-9pm No lecture or classes (lecture provided in mid semester) Time to complete Assessment 2 and finalise PE if you have days to makeup. Assessment 2 due: 20th May |
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Week 11 May 23 |
Practice and community
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Reflecting on professional experience: Myself as a developing teacher (Fay Hadley) |
Morale, J. (2016) (see iLearn)
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Week 12 May 30 |
Theory |
Philosophy: Where to next, future PE and beginning my Professional Portfolio (Fay Hadley) |
Arthur et al (2015) chapter 5
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Week 13 June 6 |
NO CLASSES OR LECTURES THIS WEEK: Study for assessment 3 Assignment 2 returned (via online) 8th June Assessment 3: 9th June |
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Mini pre-recorded lectures on iLearn:
You need to listen to all these pre-recorded lectures before you begin your orientation days |
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Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
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