465-305 CTP31 Curriculum 3-5

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Jane Page

Corequisites

465-300 Practicum 3 and 465-306 CTP32 Curriculum Design

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A total of 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials over the semester

Subject Description

This subject will extend students' understandings of the roles and responsibilities of early childhood professionals as curriculum designers by focusing on best practice in programs for children 3-5 years of age and beyond. It will explore how integrated curriculum planning works for children with diverse needs. It will also focus on processes of planning and programming, designing effective environments and guiding children's behaviour. Resources, different forms of developmental and educational data collection and curriculum evaluation strategies will also be explored.

Assessment

Assignments totalling 4000 words.

Prescribed Texts

  • L Arthur et al., Programming and Planning for Children in Early Childhood Settings. 2nd edn, Harcourt Brace, 1996.


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