GBE1002 Professional Experience 2 (FOEDU)

Units 0.0 (Teacher Education: Early Child) Band 5

Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: BEEG and Students are required to be currently enrolled in or have completed the following courses: ECE3104 and ECE2108.

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html.

Synopsis

This professional experience has two components. Each builds on the in depth study of curriculum design and pedagogy and the development of positive learning environments for young children. Together they cover the age range birth to eight years. The sequential organisation that allows students to move from a focus on educare programs for children under four years of age to consideration of effective and meaningful curriculum design and pedagogy for children in the early years of school (P-3). Emphasis will be placed on the development of integrated and holistic programs and assessment with a strong focus on incorporating early childhood philosophy and pedagogical approaches in the early years of school. It is acknowledged that effective learning environments for young children are characterised by flexibility and responsiveness to children and are planned in relation to a range of ecological and educational considerations. It is also imperative that the organisation of a learning environment, including not only physical issues but also time and interpersonal issues, is modified regularly in response to the current interests and progress of children and the needs of staff and parents. Students undertaking this course are required to complete 30 days of professional experience in an approved education setting.