EDF1068 Contemporary approaches to learning for young children: Theories and practices
Faculty of Education
EDF1068 Contemporary approaches to learning for young children: Theories and practices is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF1068
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF1068
No unit lists EDF1068 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
This unit engages you in the exploration and analysis of contemporary theories informing understandings of children’s physical, social-emotional, and intellectual development. Critical knowledge and understandings of a wide range of theoretical perspectives will be developed for the purpose of applying and evaluating the use of theory in practice. You will demonstrate your understandings of the importance of being able to use theory in ways that are responsive to children’s unique learning and developmental trajectories. Consideration will be given to new and emerging research into child development and learning and the importance of knowing how to use theory within a theory-practice nexus that is able to design and deliver high quality learning and teaching programs and pedagogy.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Critical report on contemporary theories of child development (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Action research report (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
develop and demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of contemporary theories of child
development for children’s learning - 2
identify the application of key theoretical concepts within mandatory curricula frameworks across
local, national and international contexts - 3
develop the ability to critically select key theoretical concepts and apply them in practice to support
high quality teaching and learning - 4
engage in rigorous discussion and decision making about the theory-practice nexus to show
developing understanding and sensitivity to children’s learning and development within context
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours which includes:
• 24 contact hours comprising of lectures, workshops, tutorials and online activities/engagement; and
• 120 hours of self-directed/independent study.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Where it fits
EDF1068 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Gloria Quinones Goytortua
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Gloria Quinones Goytortua
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF1068?
EDF1068 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF1068 offered?
In 2020, EDF1068 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
How much work is EDF1068?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF1068 have an exam?
No. EDF1068 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF1068?
EDF1068 is part of Early childhood and primary education.