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| ECS4221 | Early Childhood Education Studies 1 | ||
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| Credit Points: 10 | |||
| Description: | |||
This unit provides pre-service teachers with knowledge of early childhood pedagogy for children aged 5-8 years. Major theories of learning, development, behaviour management and motivation are examined in the context of the early years of primary school. Pre-service teachers develop an understanding of the components of the classroom ecology and ways in which these facilitate an effective and inclusive learning environment. A repertoire of effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies are developed. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
| S19 | Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Studies) | ||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009