465-315 CTP31P Curriculum 3-5

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Jane Page

Prerequisites

465-112 CTP11P Teaching and Learning or equivalent

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

This subject is offered in external mode and there will be no regular class contact

Subject Description

This subject will extend students' understandings of the roles and responsibilities of early childhood professionals as curriculum designers by focusing on 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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