School Of EducationProfessional Portfolio 2 : Curriculum ConnectionsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101622.1
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Incompatible Units
101108 - Early Childhood Professional Experience 2
Prerequisite
101620 Professional Portfolio 1: Pedagogy of Relationships
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 1670 Bachelor of Education (Birth - 5 Years).
About this Unit
In this unit students will interact with children 3-5 years of age, children’s families and the setting staff. The focus is on designing integrated curriculum that facilitates children’s in-depth investigation and critical thinking. Students will implement, document and evaluate interest-based experiences and projects that extend children’s learning. They will also work collaboratively with staff to plan learning environments that provide a balanced day for children, strengthen relationships and promote collaborative learning.
To achieve this, this unit involves a 25 day placement with 3-5 year olds or students may be able to complete this unit in their workplace and demonstrate how they are meeting the unit outcomes through a professional portfolio. Students are required to reflect on their own learning and the early childhood setting to develop appropriate goals and an action research project.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Students must have completed an approved Child Protection workshop prior to enrolling in this unit.