Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Fay Hadley
Contact via 9850 9833
X5B365
Lecturer and tutor
Rebecca Andrews
Contact via 9850 9871
X5B269
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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)(0-12) or BTeach(ECE) or BTeach(0-5))) or admission to GDipECTeach
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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:
Assessment presentation
Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment:
Draft Submissions & Turnitin Originality Reports
When preparing your assignments, it is essential that:
Final Submissions
• Students are responsible for checking that their submission has been successful and has been submitted by the due date and time.
• Late submissions due to last minute technical difficulties will incur a lateness penalty.
Assignment extensions and late penalties
Applications for extensions must be made via AskMQ at https://ask.mq.edu.au as a "Disruption to Studies" request before the submission date. Students who experience a disruption to their studies through ill-health or misadventure are able to apply for this request. Extensions can only be granted if they meet the Disruption to Studies policy and are submitted via ask.mq.edu.au. This will ensure consistency in the consideration of such requests is maintained.
In general, there should be no need for extensions except through illness or misadventure that would be categorised as unavoidable disruption according to the University definition of same, and currently available at: http://students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/exams/disruption_to_studies/
Late submissions without extension will receive a penalty of 5% reduction of the total possible mark for each day late (including weekends and public holidays). You are reminded that submitting even just 1 day late could be the difference between passing and failing a unit. Late penalties are applied by unit convenors or their delegates after tasks are assessed.
No assessable work will be accepted after the return/release of marked work on the same topic. If a student is still permitted to submit on the basis of unavoidable disruption, an alternative topic may be set.
Students should keep an electronic file of all assessments. Claims regarding "lost" assessments cannot be made if the file cannot be produced. It is also advisable to keep an electronic file of all drafts and the final submission on a USB untouched/unopened after submission. This can be used to demonstrate easily that the assessment has not been amended after the submission date.
Referencing:
All assignments should cite and provide full bibliographical details of all material that you have used to inform or support your ideas. Early childhood students are required to use the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing procedures. Full details about how to cite and reference correctly can be found in Perrin (2015) and in the Academic Honesty Handbook. All students will need to download this guide and use it as they prepare their assignment.
Compulsory text
Perrin, R. (2015). Pocket guide to APA style (5th ed.). Wadsworth: Cengage Learning.
Academic Honesty
The University defines plagiarism in its rules: "Using the work or ideas of another person and presenting this as your own without clear acknowledgement of the source of the work or ideas.” Plagiarism is a serious breach of the University's rules and carries significant penalties. Students must read the University's practices and procedures on plagiarism. These can be found on the web at: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
The policies and procedures explain what plagiarism is, how to avoid it, the procedures that will be taken in cases of suspected plagiarism, and the penalties if you are found guilty. Penalties may include a deduction of marks, failure in the unit, and/or referral to the University Discipline Committee.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Assessment 1 | 35% | No | 3rd April |
Assessment 2: Part A | 0% | No | 26th May |
Assessment 2: Part B | 50% | No | 26th May |
Assessment 3 | 15% | No | 14th June |
Due: 3rd April
Weighting: 35%
Getting ready for professional experience
To complete this part of your assignment you will have needed to complete at least 2 observation days at your professional experience placement. You need to:
Assessment criteria
Due: 26th May
Weighting: 0%
Professional Experience Evaluation Report
Due: 26th May
Weighting: 50%
Professional Experience Book Work
On Professional Experience you are required to complete several tasks. A selection of these are to be typed up and handed in for this assessment. Please make sure you check the marking criteria carefully as it is your responsibility (not your advisor or supervising teacher) to address these correctly. Please note this assignment is work when completed on Professional Experience. If you are completing PE after May 20th (because of extended illness on prac) please complete the appropriate disruption procedures through ask.mq to request an extension. As your work should be completed during PE we welcome early submission. Please note NO photos for assignment 2 at all to be submitted. This identifies the setting and/or the children and breaches confidentiality.
These tasks are:
Assessment criteria
Due: 14th 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 based on week 1-13 content, including readings and lectures. Question types will include the following: true false, matching questions, multiple choice. Time permitted 45 minutes. Attempts permitted 1 only. The assessment will be open from 7pm on 14th June and close at 10.00pm June 14th. Early submission is highly recommended to ensure you are able to access the quiz. This online quiz must be completed individually by each student.
Classes
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
Texts Required
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.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 (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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