| 1. | Discussion board tasks (3 x 200 words) | 10% | - 1 - Critically evaluate the historical, theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of contemporary approaches to early years' curricula principles and practice.
- 2 - Critically reflect on socio-political and cultural perspectives to advocate for transformative and inclusive curriculum approaches with respect to diversity and Indigenous perspectives.
- 3 - Synthesise theoretical and evidence informed pedagogical approaches, curricula knowledge and professional accountabilities into a personal teaching philosophy.
- 4 - Critically appraise the impact of contemporary issues on early childhood pedagogy and curriculum and their dynamic relationship in practice and personal philosophies.
- 5 - Apply professionally informed and responsive decision-making to content and planning cycles for diverse educational settings.
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| 2. | Group project (1,000 words and 15 minute presentation) | 20% | - 1 - Critically evaluate the historical, theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of contemporary approaches to early years' curricula principles and practice.
- 2 - Critically reflect on socio-political and cultural perspectives to advocate for transformative and inclusive curriculum approaches with respect to diversity and Indigenous perspectives.
- 3 - Synthesise theoretical and evidence informed pedagogical approaches, curricula knowledge and professional accountabilities into a personal teaching philosophy.
- 4 - Critically appraise the impact of contemporary issues on early childhood pedagogy and curriculum and their dynamic relationship in practice and personal philosophies.
- 5 - Apply professionally informed and responsive decision-making to content and planning cycles for diverse educational settings.
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| 3. | Personal position statement (1,000 words) | 25% | - 1 - Critically evaluate the historical, theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of contemporary approaches to early years' curricula principles and practice.
- 2 - Critically reflect on socio-political and cultural perspectives to advocate for transformative and inclusive curriculum approaches with respect to diversity and Indigenous perspectives.
- 3 - Synthesise theoretical and evidence informed pedagogical approaches, curricula knowledge and professional accountabilities into a personal teaching philosophy.
- 4 - Critically appraise the impact of contemporary issues on early childhood pedagogy and curriculum and their dynamic relationship in practice and personal philosophies.
- 5 - Apply professionally informed and responsive decision-making to content and planning cycles for diverse educational settings.
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| 4. | Critical analysis (1,800 words) | 45% | - 1 - Critically evaluate the historical, theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of contemporary approaches to early years' curricula principles and practice.
- 2 - Critically reflect on socio-political and cultural perspectives to advocate for transformative and inclusive curriculum approaches with respect to diversity and Indigenous perspectives.
- 3 - Synthesise theoretical and evidence informed pedagogical approaches, curricula knowledge and professional accountabilities into a personal teaching philosophy.
- 4 - Critically appraise the impact of contemporary issues on early childhood pedagogy and curriculum and their dynamic relationship in practice and personal philosophies.
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