EDEC3026

EDEC3026: Pedagogical Contexts for Play

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Which units require EDEC3026?

EDEC3026 is a prerequisite for 1 unit.

EDEC4006

What is EDEC3026 about?

This unit examines the value of play in early childhood pedagogy, and invites students to become advocates for children’s right to play. The unit explores historical and current theoretical perspectives on pedagogy and play, and offers opportunities to discuss examples of current local, national, and international play-based curriculum in learning settings from birth - 8 years. The unit emphasises planning of physical environments for play and includes a focus on the outdoors as a pedagogical space. Students will learn to plan with intent, observe, interpret, and assess children’s learning through play. Students will critically review contemporary issues impacting on time and opportunity for play, and explore possibilities for and approaches to establishing shared understandings between educators and families on the value of play in children’s learning.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours2 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Education (1084)

Field of Education070101 Teacher Education: Early Childhood

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How this unit is taught

Workshop1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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B-EDEC350 credits350 Credit Points in spk(s): B-EDEC - Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)