Reconceptualising Early Childhood Education

Course aim

To assist students’ in developing an understanding of dominant discourses that exist within the field and to broaden their understanding of multiple perspectives about theory, research and practice in early childhood as alternative discourses.

Course content

Students will critically engage with multiple perspectives of children throughout history and explore
how historical as well as contemporary perspectives have informed and continue to inform how children are positioned within societies and in education settings. Students will also critically reflect upon how their own understandings of children, childhood and education inform their professional work with children. Students will engage with multiple theoretical perspectives and current research to understand contemporary issues in early childhood education and reconceptualised practice.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 1041	Children's Development: Conception to 3 Years

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 3081	Professional Experience 3: Informed Planning (Pre-school)

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online learning activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MT GAMBIER, ONLINE
External (Online learning activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
External (On-campus support)	N/A x as required
EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE
External (Online learning activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
External (On-campus support)	N/A x as required
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, ONLINE SCHEDULED CLASS
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Presentation, Reflection

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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