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Learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the learning, development of care of children aged birth- 2 two years.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of leadership, management and administration and professional identity and development in an Early Learning and Development Centre.
Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to guide behaviour and support children's engagement in a wide range of activities suitable for young children.
Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative and caring process
Apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching and care practices
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The unit covers the following content:
1. Developmentally appropriate early child education curriculum
2. Legislative requirements and standards for educating and caring for a child attending an Australian Early Learning and Development Centre (Long Day-care Centre)
3. Assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to supporting, monitoring and evaluating young children's learning and development.
4. ACECQA curriculum requirements.
Prior to placement in any Early Learning Development Centre (Long Day-care Centre) for Professional Experience, it is mandatory that pre-service teachers complete or obtain several forms and clearances. Information and forms regarding these mandatory requirements can be accessed via the Professional Experience website: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Education/Professional-Experience Completion and submission of these mandatory requirements is essential before placements can be arranged.