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IPP1260 Inquiry in Professional Practice (Child Care)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit is the first in a sequence of four Professional Learning experiences in which students engage with the early childhood context. Students explore the National Quality Framework and the relevant State Child Care Licensing Regulations, as well as examine ways of observing, planning and implementing experiences for infants and toddlers using the Early Years Learning Framework. Students undertake placements in a school/centre which provide an opportunity to connect theory with practice under the guidance of experienced professionals. They will collect, analyse and use evidence about children's learning to plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences. The practicum component of this unit comprises 15 days in a 0-2 year old setting and 5 days in a 2-4 year old setting.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Y42Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2012 VET: 3/15/2012