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Evaluate early childhood learning environments in accordance with the National Quality Standard;
Communicate the qualities of advocacy, leadership professional development (and identity) in the field of early childhood education and care that inform reflective practice;
Develop skills in designing provocations that inspire creativity and curiosity;
Examine the relationship between early childhood philosophy and early childhood learning environments; and
Reflect upon a range of educational activities that can build young children’s respect and awareness towards achieving a sustainable environment.
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The unit content includes: 1. Initiating discussion about the scope and purpose of early childhood learning environments; 2. Developing professional skills and knowledge necessary for the provision of safe, nurturing and inclusive early childhood learning environments that promote the child’s learning, health and well-being; 3. Providing opportunities to apply theoretical understandings of how environments can be places of research; 4. Supporting each other’s learning by providing appropriate feedback and prompting critical and creative thinking about ideas and issues related to contemporary curriculum and pedagogy (that includes play-based pedagogies); and 5. Knowing that technology tools can assist in learning and research.
Prior to undertaking fieldwork at an Early Learning Development Centre, 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 fieldwork is arranged.