School Of EducationLearning EnvironmentsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102047.1
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101638 - Learning in the Early Years
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12).
About this Unit
This unit engages students in exploring the role of physical environments that support children’s learning in early childhood and community settings. Theoretical perspectives, including indigenous perspectives, socio-cultural influences and place-based pedagogies will be investigated and relevant policy and regulation documents around risk, play and pedagogy will be examined. Through field visits to early childhood and community settings students will have the opportunity to plan and design indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage investigation and discovery using natural and open-ended materials. The overall focus of this unit is for students to develop an understanding and appreciation for learning environments that promote a connection to place and sustainability.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Students must have completed a Working with Children Check.
Courses| 1708.1 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12) | CONTINUING |
| 1708.2 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12) | CONTINUING |
| 1708.3 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12) | CONTINUING |
| 6017.1 | Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) | CONTINUING |
Specialisations
| SM1089.1 | Early Childhood Studies | CONTINUING |