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Overview

In this subject students complete a culminating placement in their focus area. The practicum associated with this subject is a work-based experience in a supervised capacity. This subject enables you to participate in an authentic program with an emphasis on applied learning. You are required to undertake Professional experience of … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Claire Philp-Clark

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

Yes

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

Yes

Subject instances

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Programming and planning in early childhood settings

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Uni sourced
Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject
Total hours/days required:

20 days – 140 days

Location of work based learning:Flexible
Work based learning additional requirements:

All students will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this subject

Graduate capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate the ability to consistently plan and assess whole programs for effective learning.
2.
Construct, apply and maintain a safe and challenging learning environment.
3.
Employ a range of teaching practices and resources to engage children in effective learning.
4.
Undertake full planning and administrative responsibility for a consecutive two week block, inclusive of parent liaison and supervision of support workers.

Learning activities

Lecture, workshop, online material, professional experience

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Admitted into EBECE or EBEL or EBECEO