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| ECE5195 | Early Years Education | ||
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | |||
| Credit Points: 15 | |||
| Description: | |||
| This unit focuses on contemporary pedagogical aspects in early childhood education. It examines theoretical perspectives of early childhood learners, learning and child development and explores brain development. Teachers form their philosophy of early childhood education drawn from policies, frameworks and evidence-based research that underpins effective early childhood pedagogy and practice. Pedagogical leadership is supported so that teachers strengthen their partnerships with families and communities and advocate for effective programs for children.
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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
| S74 | Graduate Certificate of Education (Early Childhood Studies) | ||
| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014