Professional Experience Birth to 3
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
EDUC 1044
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
009216
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Education
Course aim
To enable students to demonstrate skills and knowledge as they adopt the role of educator in a birth to three setting.
Course content
Students will undertake supervised placements and develop knowledge of the role and expectations of educators of children in the age group of birth to 3 years old. Students will explore the regulatory frameworks, policies, legal and ethical considerations, health, safety and nutrition issues, authentic curriculum planning for very young children, professional self development and reflective practice, managing behaviour, importance of relationships and communication with parents, staff and children, and developing and maintaining a professional experience portfolio.
Textbook(s)
Sims, M & Hutchins,T 2011, Program planning for infants and toddlers, 2nd edition, Pademelon Press, Castle Hill, NSW
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| EDUC 1081 | Professional Experience 1: Introduction to Educators' Practices |
Corequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| EDUC 1041 | Children's Development: Conception to 3 years |
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, MAGILL | |||
| Lecture (Online) | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Field Placement (Professional Experience Placement) | 8 hours (or as required) x 20 day block | ||
| EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE | |||
| External (Online activities) | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
| External (Professional Experience Placement) | 8 hours (or as required) x 20 day block | ||
| INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER | |||
| Lecture (Online) | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Field Placement (Professional Experience Placement) | 8 hours (or as required) x 20 day block | ||
| INTERNAL, WHYALLA | |||
| Lecture (Online) | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Field Placement (Professional Experience Placement) | 8 hours (or as required) x 20 day block | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Professional experience placement, Professional experience portfolio
Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.
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