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<p>This unit is designed for Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) to explore historical and contemporary theories of play and their implications for practice. PSTs will develop an understanding of play-based pedagogies and how play contributes to development and learning for children from birth to age eight years. Throughout the unit, we will explore a variety of environments and resources, including natural and purpose made. Importantly, this unit will support PSTs in their ability to plan inclusive play-based learning experiences across curriculum areas and as children transition to school. PSTs will develop skills to communicate the value of play and to advocate for children’s right to play.</p>
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<p>Topics to Include<br>
• Historical and contemporary theories of play Approaches to play and implications for teaching<br>
• How children learn and develop, across curriculum areas, using play-based approaches Play as a socially inclusive practice<br>
• Catering for diverse learners using play-based teaching strategies<br>
• Planning, documenting and assessing play-based learning across curriculum areas, including the use of ICT<br>
• Play in relation to the Early Years Learning Framework and other current curricula Play spaces, resources and materials<br>
• Risky play<br>
• Nature pedagogy and play<br>
• The teacher's role in guiding children's learning and behaviour during play.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit is designed for Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) to explore historical and contemporary theories of play and their implications for practice. PSTs will develop an understanding of play-based pedagogies and how play contributes to development and learning for children from birth to age eight years. Throughout the unit, we will explore a variety of environments and resources, including natural and purpose made. Importantly, this unit will support PSTs in their ability to plan inclusive play-based learning experiences across curriculum areas and as children transition to school. PSTs will develop skills to communicate the value of play and to advocate for children’s right to play.</p>
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<p>Topics to Include<br> • Historical and contemporary theories of play Approaches to play and implications for teaching<br> • How children learn and develop, across curriculum areas, using play-based approaches Play as a socially inclusive practice<br> • Catering for diverse learners using play-based teaching strategies<br> • Planning, documenting and assessing play-based learning across curriculum areas, including the use of ICT<br> • Play in relation to the Early Years Learning Framework and other current curricula Play spaces, resources and materials<br> • Risky play<br> • Nature pedagogy and play<br> • The teacher's role in guiding children's learning and behaviour during play.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070301 - Curriculum Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edece1019">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "EDECE3006"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Examine a range of definitions, theoretical perspectives and play-based pedagogies.</p>
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<p>Understand the value of play for children's development and learning across curriculum areas for children aged from birth to eight years.</p>
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<p>Articulate how play can be a socially inclusive practice and support learners from culturally diverse backgrounds.</p>
K4
<p>Identify the role of the PST in planning, teaching and evaluating safe and engaging play spaces and experiences, particularly in encouraging children's connection with nature and natural materials.</p>
S1
<p>Reflect on the role of intentional teaching and identify strategies to support learning in play-based approaches</p>
S2
<p>Use approved learning frameworks to plan play-based experiences across curriculum areas.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate an ability to accommodate diverse learners using play-based pedagogies.</p>
A1
<p>Apply theoretical understanding to plan teaching and learning experiences across curriculum areas using play-based approaches.</p>
A2
<p>Communicate the value of play for children's learning and development and advocate for children's right to play.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate an understanding of the role of natural spaces and materials in the play of young learners.</p>
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<p>Using provided readings, answer a series of questions.</p>
<p>Questions & Answers</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
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<p>Develop a presentation that describes play and explains the value of play for children's learning and development. Advocate for play based approaches to learning and the child's right to play. Identify an experience for a small group of 2-3 year old children that demonstrates the approach. Explain how the experience supports learning and make links to learning outcomes of an approved learning framework.</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S2, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Plan for learning using play based pedagogies (Focus on Science OR Literacy for PSTs requiring specialisation) Based on the provided scenario, develop a series of three play-based learning experiences in the specified curriculum area/s for a small group of children aged 3-5 years (either Literacy or Science for PSTs requiring specialisation). Plans should consider the contextual information provided in the scenario. Relevant modifications will be made to the plan according to program requirements. PSTs studying combined early childhood and primary will adapt the plan for primary foundation/ year 1 children, making appropriate links to current curriculum. PSTs studying birth to 5 early childhood programs will adapt the plans for younger children.</p>
<p>Play-based Learning Experience Plans</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K2, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070301 - Curriculum Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edece1019">View unit fees</a>
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