EDF1067 · Monash University
Introduction to early childhood
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Education
What it covers
This unit provides a foundational overview of early childhood education that will enable you to understand the role of history in explaining and defining the present. It examines the theoretical perspectives that have contributed to the history and philosophy of early childhood education, including the emergence of the nursery and kindergarten movements in Australia. Investigating philosophies, sociological influences, theories and theorists this unit provides you with foundational knowledge of key informers of early childhood education and the changing social image of children and childhood over time.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Researching early childhood education history, philosophies and theories (2400 words or equivalent) | Project | 60% |
| Online Quiz (1600 words or equivalent) | Quiz / Test | 40% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On-blk |