GBE2001 Professional Experience 3 (FOEDU)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst

Units 0.0 (Teacher Education: Primary) Band 5

Pre-requisite: GPE1001 and GPE1002 and Students must be enrolled in the following Program BEEG.

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

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.