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Early Childhood Philosophy and Pedagogy

Postgraduate | MAQ-ECHX600 | 2018

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An introduction to the philosophical approaches to early childhood education. Appreciate the centrality of play, social interaction and relationships as a basis for curriculum. Take part in 8 half-day field visits to an early childhood setting.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
-

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Early Childhood Philosophy and Pedagogy

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will have:

    1. an awareness of current approaches to, and debates about early childhood curriculum and pedagogy
    2. the ability to observe, document and interpret children’s play/inquiry experiences in terms of what they reveal about, and their potential for facilitating children’s learning and development
    3. an ability to generate appropriate play and inquiry experiences for young children based on observations and interpretations of children’s play and inquiry
    4. a theoretical and self-reflective understanding of intentional teaching strategies
    5. an active contribution towards their own and others’ development and learning.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-ECEX600 (Not currently available)

Others

Admission to Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    - EBook 1-Mia Mia Child & Family Study Centre. (2013). The language of three things: Lids, gumnuts and cups. Sydney: Macquarie University. EBook 2 - Mia Mia Child & Family Study Centre. (2014).A glimpse into an early childhood learning environment: Mia Mia. Sydney: Macquarie University. Ebooks can be purchased from Mia Mia Child & Family Study Centre. Complete order form located on http://www.iec.mq.edu.au/research/mia_mia/publications_and_resources/ and email: e-press.miamia@mq.edu.au to place your order.

    - Access to a digital camera, or mobile phone or tablet with camera capability. Basic computer tools such as Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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