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ECL224 - Science in the Early Years

2022

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Education

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

EDB208, EDB427, EDB428

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit introduces students to key issues and knowledge of science in early childhood. Students studying this unit will consider the principles and processes relevant to scientific concepts appropriate to the early years. They will engage with a range of pedagogical approaches, strategies and resources for teaching and learning in early years applicable to approved national and state policies and curriculum guidelines.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of science teaching and learning in the early years.
2.	Demonstrate and justify an understanding of how children in the early years develop their awareness and knowledge of scientific concepts to develop their understanding and promote a positive attitude.
3.	Reflect and communicate how children develop their scientific understandings through appropriate early childhood teaching methodologies that recognise children's individual development.
4.	Develop appropriate, professional and positive attitudes towards the teaching of science in the early years.
5.	Demonstrate an understanding and application of the key connections with scientific concepts according to all current curricula relevant to the early years.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Report and lesson plans - 2000 words or equivalent	50%	1,2,3,5
2.	Part A: Science investigation - digital animation plus storyboard sheet and page 1 rationale. Part B: Discussion board analysis and reflection (500 words)	50%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2022	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2022	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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