460-105 Teaching and Professional Practice 1

472-100 Learning, Teaching and Play

Teaching and Professional Practice 1 consists of two strands, 1a and 1b.

In Teaching and Professional Practice 1a students will begin to develop their understanding of the role of early childhood teachers and the early childhood curriculum in services for children aged 3-5 years. Students will begin to develop skills in communication, observing and recording children's play and development, and will implement and evaluate small group play experiences planned in collaboration with the supervising teacher.

In Teaching and Professional Practice 1b students will continue to develop their initial understandings of the broad role of early childhood teachers, the care and education of young children, the early childhood curriculum and the learning and development processes. Students will continue to develop skills in communication, observation and planning for individual children and small groups, maintaining a safe, healthy environment for children, and reflecting on the roles and responsibilities of the early childhood professional in services for children 0-3 years.

Twenty-five days teaching and professional practice experience and associated written tasks. Students must complete both strands at a satisfactory level for a pass in this subject.