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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Education : Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies

466-110 Curriculum Theory 1A

Note:

Special Requirement: A minimum attendance of 80% is required for field days in order to pass this subject.

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Glenda MacNaughton

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week, and six 3-hour field days

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • understand and appreciate the diversity of current approaches to defining curriculum in contemporary education;

  • apply this understanding to curriculum development in a range of early childhood settings; and

  • demonstrate an in depth understanding of one of the current approaches influential in early childhood settings, developmentally-based curriculum.

Content:

An introductory study of curriculum; relating approaches to early childhood contexts. A study of developmentally-appropriate practice with particular reference to early childhood settings.

Assessment:

A journal (50%); and a 1500 word essay (50%).
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