Professional Experience 1: Introduction to Educators' Practices (Birth-3 years)

Course aim

To enable preservice teachers to apply skills and knowledge as they adopt the role of an early childhood teacher in a birth to three setting.

Course content

Preservice teachers will undertake supervised placements and develop knowledge of the role and expectations of teachers of children in the age group of birth to 3 years old. Preservice teachers 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 2020, Program planning for infants and toddlers: in search of relationships, 3rd edition, Pademelon Press, Castle Hill, NSW

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Complete the UniSA Literacy and Numeracy Self-evaluation and the Responding to Abuse and Neglect (RAN) 7-hour training (by approved providers) and designated first aid training (by approved providers) to be eligible to proceed to Field Placement (Professional Experience Placement). The 7-hour RAN training must be completed whilst enrolled within the Initial Teacher Education program.

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
Field Placement (Professional Experience Placement)	7 hours (or as required) x 20 day block
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	2 hours x 10 weeks
External (Professional Experience Placement)	7 hours (or as required) x 20 day block
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
Field Placement (Professional Experience Placement)	7 hours (or as required) x 20 day block
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
Field Placement (Professional Experience Placement)	7 hours (or as required) x 20 day block
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
Field Placement (Professional Experience Placement)	7 hours 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

Placement, 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 1)
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