This unit introduces preservice teachers to key issues and knowledge that are defining features of early childhood contexts including the history of the profession and contemporary issues. Preservice teachers studying this unit will consider professional principles and processes applicable to approved national and state policies and curriculum guidelines. Preservice teachers will engage with a range of concepts, strategies and resources in preparation for professional experiences in early years' settings such as broad understanding of ethics, personal and professional philosophies, curricula and legal requirements.
The Intensive 6 offering for this unit is only available to remote students in the RATE program and is not available for online enrolment. To enrol, students will need to first consult with the unit coordinator before completing the Special Enrolment form accessed via the eForms tile through CDU Portal.
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