Planning and the Early Years Learning Framework (11996.1)

In this unit, students will be introduced to various theoretical perspectives, approaches to curriculum and pedagogies that are used in early childhood education. They will explore how to plan for children's learning, using the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). They will be guided through the Planning Cycle, from choosing approaches and strategies based on their philosophy, to curriculum decision making, designing learning experiences, and documenting and assessing children's learning.

This unit includes a professional experience placement with children aged between birth and 2 years in an early learning centre approved by the local regulatory authority. Successful completion of the professional experience placement is required to pass this unit.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically reflect on alignment between pedagogy and educational philosophy;
2. Plan learning experiences using the EYLF; and
3. Demonstrate documentation and assessment practices specific to children's learning, including how to use data to inform planning.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives

Prerequisites

Must be enrolled in EDB001 Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) OR 326JA Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

10173 Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education

Assumed knowledge

None.