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Duration
13 weeks
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Assessments
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Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 28 Aug 2023
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Subject details
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- Historical perspectives in early childhood education and care
- Philosophical perspectives in early childhood education and care
- Approaches to pedagogy
- Early childhood education and care in Australia
- Leading professional learning communities
- Advocating for children and ethical practice
- Leading pedagogy and professional research
- Engaging families and communities
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-MTE-MAS-2022
- CUR-MTE-MAS-2023
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject will provide an overview of local and international, historical and philosophical perspectives that have influenced contemporary Australian early childhood education and care contexts. Their impact on early childhood education and care and its leadership and management will be critically examined. The subject affords the opportunity to explore and critique policy and procedure development in the light of current legislative and accountability requirements. Pre-service teachers are invited to examine approaches to: leading professional learning communities; engaging with families; sustaining advocacy for children; relating theory to practice and supporting professional research; and creating a climate for continuous debate and improvement of Early Childhood settings.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Evaluation of the impact of policy on educational practice (50%)
- Case study of an early childhood education and care service (50%)
Current study term: 27 Aug 23 to 26 Nov 23
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