FOE1000 Professional Communication
Students will be introduced to communication theory and use it as a basis for developing their understanding of professional communication education.
ECE1101 The Young Child: Development and Ecology
This course is an in-depth study of growth, development and learning of children from pre-birth through 8 within a socio-cultural constructivist framework. |
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ECE1102 Literacies in Early Childhood
This course will explore how the development of oral language and the early symbolic representation of young children form the basis of literacy learning. The course will examine how emerging literacies are influenced by experiences with speaking, listening, viewing and symbolic representation in the social contexts of home and prior-to-school settings.
ECE2003 Early Childhood Arts Education
This course focuses on the visual arts and aesthetics in early childhood, in particular the development of symbolisation and aesthetic awareness, in children aged birth to 8 years. It examines the major theoretical frameworks of arts education in early childhood, and the philosophical principles underlying these.
ECE2010 Learning Through Play
This course will introduce play as a vehicle for learning and seeks to introduce students to appropriate practice in programming in childcare centres. This course considers play in a developmental perspective and investigates types of play, general patterns of play, general characteristics of play and appropriate play materials.
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ECE2017 Exploring Science and Technology in Early Childhood
This course will examine the importance of developing children's creativity, curiosity, problem solving skills, sense of wonder and appreciation of the environment in the exploration of science and technology. The course will focus on different approaches to teaching science and technology.
ECE2018 Expressive Arts, Music and Drama
This course focuses on music and drama in early childhood. It will examine how music and drama can be integrated into the early childhood classroom environment. |
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