460-208 Teaching and Professional Practice 2A

Credit Points

6.25

Coordinator

Kay Margetts

Prerequisites

Teaching and Professional Practice 1B and Learning, Teaching and Play 1A and 1B

Corequisites

472-210 Learning and Teaching For Young Children 2A

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

One compulsory 1-hour class for Teaching and Professional Practice orientation and 10 days professional practice in a service for infants and toddlers under three years of age

Subject Description

Students will refine and reflect on their professional practice and increase their level of responsibility in services for children under three years of age. Students will refine skills for communicating with infants, toddlers, parents and staff; documenting and interpreting observations of child behaviour; planning and evaluating developmentally appropriate experiences and learning environments for infants and toddlers individually and in small groups; implementing appropriate guidance strategies; and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for children. In the final week, students will plan and implement programs for half-days.

Assessment

Ten days of satisfactory Teaching and Professional Practice experience.



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