ECE115 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education: Past and Present

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(B, G, W)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:C Lanting
Corequisite:

Students must be enrolled in course E330

Contact hours:

3 hours per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

During this Unit, students will undertake a journey of understanding, critically evaluating the ongoing development of early childhood education in Australia. Some international developments will also be appraised. This will enable students to develop comprehensive knowledge about the principles of practice embedded within legislative, regulatory practices and curriculum documents. Students will be able to critique and discuss these in relation to contemporary contexts of learning and teaching and society.

Assessment

Task 1 - Literature Critque, 400 words, 10%

Task 2 - Flow Chart, 1600 words, 40%

Task 3 - Critical Analysis and Reflection, 2400 words, 60%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$733$587$2299$2449

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.