Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Wide Bay
Units 0.0 (Teacher Education: Primary) Band 5
Pre-requisite: GPE1001 and GPE1002 and Students must be enrolled in the following Program BEEG.
In light of P-3 curriculum documents, this course will explore individual and group management in multilevel learning environments. Accessing appropriate resources (including human, material and web-based) and the development of community partnerships (including rural school and classroom settings) will be highlighted. The ideals of early childhood philosophy and pedagogy will be revisited in order to effectuate professional decision making in organising a creative learning environment, developing assessment tools and curriculum design. Using knowledge related to policy change, legal and ethical requirements, leadership and management issues, students will be made aware of various professional and organisation roles and responsibilities. IMPORTANT NOTE: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including university students, pre-service educators, trainers, vocational teachers, industry educators) working with children under the age of 18, in the State of Queensland*, obtain approval before commencing such work. Many education courses include a practical component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment etc.) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any practical components of this course. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 UNLESS YOU POSSESS A CURRENT 'BLUE CARD'. For further information: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html *If you are undertaking practical experience outside the State of Queensland, Australia you should check local requirements.