2009 Course Handbook
ECHP423: Early Childhood Reflective Practice 6
In this optional unit, students are provided with an opportunity to extend their professional practice. Students will be placed in a setting of their choice and will focus on the use of reflective skills to develop personal strengths in professional problem solving.
There are three options for field experience in this unit. First, a student may choose to complete a three-week block of teaching with associated observation days. Second, a student may organise a placement with a professional colleague for one day a week throughout the semester to conduct an action research project. Third, a student employed in an early childhood service may use the setting as the basis for a self-directed action research project.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 + Field component |
| When Offered: |
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (On Campus session: 22 August) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Catherine Patterson |
| Prerequisites: | ECHP422 or admission to GDipEarlyChildhood |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Institute of Early Childhood |
Timetable Information
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