ECE 4002 Current Issues & Future Directions E/Childh'd Ed

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
ECE4002207431, 2003EXTCurrent Issues & Future Directions E/Childh'd Ed1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOEDU
Academic Org:FOE004
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:070101

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Di Small
Moderator: Lindy Austin



RATIONALE:

The opportunity to explore and critically evaluate widely-accepted practices and emerging trends is an essential feature of the pre- service program of any profession. To develop as professionals, early childhood educators will need to address constant demands for change, development and response to emerging issues at local as well as international levels. This course provides an opportunity for early childhood educators to begin to develop a professional commitment towards critical analysis of current and emerging issues.


SYNOPSIS:

The course explores historical and contemporary issues related to many facets of the care and education of young children. Particular emphasis will be given to when, where and how early education takes place. Students will be expected to read in depth in a number of areas presented for study.


OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • identify current issues and trends in the care and education of young children;

  • critically evaluate the social, educational, political and economic bases of current issues and trends in early childhood education;

  • assess issues in relation to current teaching situations and develop constructive responses;

  • relate to local issues in light of international trends in early childhood education.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Configuration of childhood and impact on early childhood services
    		 10.00
    2. Theoretical and pedagogical shifts in curriculum
    		 10.00
    3. The impact of technology on early childhood
    		 10.00
    4. Equity issues and the early childhood field
    		 10.00
    5. Ethics and professionalism in early childhood
    		 10.00
    6. Children and the media
    		 10.00
    7. Family support programs and partnerships in education
    		 10.00
    8. Quality assurance and accountability
    		 10.00
    9. Other issues related to Hong Kong ECE
    		 20.00

    TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

    Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

    Book of Readings,




    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    As described in the Introductory Book,




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Assessment55
    Directed Study50
    Private Study60


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    ASSIGNMENT 1 - ESSAY50.0050.00Y23 May 2003
    ASSIGNMENT 2 - LITERATURE REVI50.0050.00Y11 Jul 2003

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Summative assessment items will be given a numerical score.
    2. Course Grades will be calculated by aggregating the weighted result or numerical score for each summative assessment item.
    3. All assessment items must be submitted. Assessment items must be passed overall.
    4. If assignments are submitted after the due date without an approved extension of time, University penalties may be applied.