Child Play with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Overview

In this unit, students develop the skills and knowledge required to engage in curriculum planning, programming and evaluation. Students will develop a strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and other relevant documents. They will investigate science, numeracy, technology, physical and health education and social and environmental education. Students will also complete 20 days of professional experience (children aged 3-5 years) in an approved early childhood setting.

Learning outcomes

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Assessment

Content

• Early Years Learning Framework and other relevant state documents to support learning and development
• Numeracy with children aged birth to 5 years
• Science with children aged birth to 5 years
• Technology with children aged birth to 5 years
• Physical and Health Education with children aged birth to 5 years
• Social and environmental education with children aged birth to 5 years
• Curriculum Planning, Programming and Evaluation in early childhood education