Early Childhood Professional Practice 1

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the link between theory, the Early Years Learning Framework, and planning for children aged 2-5 years
  2. Systematically document and critically analyse the pedagogies and practices of teaching and learning, including ways to guide children's behaviour
  3. Demonstrate the capacity to articulate a personal philosophy of professional practice as a teacher of young children
  4. Interact and build relationships with young children
  5. Critically examine ideas, issues, and principles connected with professional decision-making as a teacher in an early childhood setting
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the reflective practitioner.

• Topics covered

• Description

• Assessments

• Textbooks

• About Macquarie University

Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

• MAQ-ECHX601 (Not currently available)

• MAQ-ECEX601 (Not currently available)

• MAQ-ECHX6010 (Not currently available)

and one of

• MAQ-ECHX602 (Not currently available)

• MAQ-ECEX602 (Not currently available)

• MAQ-ECHX6020 (Not currently available)

and one of

• MAQ-ECHX600 (Not currently available)

• MAQ-ECEX600 (Not currently available)

• MAQ-ECHX6000 (Not currently available)

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-ECEX603 (Not currently available)

• MAQ-ECHX603 (Not currently available)

Others

NCCW (pre-2020 units) ECED603, ECED821, ECEX603, ECHX603
Pre-requisite (ECEX600 or ECHX600 or ECHX6000) and (ECEX601 or ECHX601 or ECHX6010) and (ECEX602 or ECHX602 or ECHX6020)

Additional requirements

• Placement requirements - includes a 15 day practical experience component. Macquarie University operates under a ‘Fitness to Practice’ model as specified in the University's Academic Progression Policy. For this Unit, this means that, when undertaking a placement, a student is declaring that they are able to demonstrate professional competence, acceptable professional behaviour, freedom from impairment, and compliance with program-specific requirements needed for a student to practice properly and safely throughout their Practical, Clinical or Professional program or unit. It is the responsibility of the student to determine whether they are fit to undertake a placement. Therefore, if a student is feeling unfit to undertake a placement, they should not do so. For more information see https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/academic-progression A Working with Children Check or State/Territory equivalent is required by the end of Week 3 to be eligible for a placement. Students may need to withdraw from this unit if this has not been obtained in time.
• Other requirements -

  - eTextbook: Mia Mia Child & Family Study Centre. (2014). Play and materials for children birth to two years. Sydney: Macquarie University. This required text (eBook) can be purchased from Mia Mia Child & Family Study Centre. Please complete the order form located at http://iec.mq.edu.au/research/mia_mia/publications_and_resources/ and email to 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.

  Note:

  Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

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

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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