• Semester 1 (Day)
• Semester 1 (External)

Synopsis

This  unit  provides  an  introduction to  the  many  early  childhood
services available to children 0-8 years, with a specific focus on day
care.  It  will  provide  a brief overview of  the  history  of  early
education in Australia, and review the more recent developments in the
day care field. Students will be introduced to the concept of day care
by  frequent visits to a Child Care Centre, where they will be able to
observe  and work with children, and be directly involved in  planning
sessions  with  the  staff. This will complement  the  external  study
programme. The major focus of the practicum related to this unit  will
be  in  the development of programmes and environments for the nursery
and toddler sections.