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Develop an understanding of observation, planning and assessment processes towards quality sociocultural framework to support meaningful learning for infants, toddlers and young children
Reflect on a range of educational philosophies and perspectives that underpin different curriculum approaches and models
Required Readings use only this readings
Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S. (2018). Programming and planning in early childhood settings (7th ed., pp. 276-329). South Melbourne, Australia: Thomson. |
Biermeier, M.A. (2015). Inspired by Reggio Emilia: Emergent curriculum in relationship-driven learning environments. Young Children, 70(5), 72-79. |
Brierley, A. (2013). Passionately interested in planning. (Still). Retrieved from http://www.elp.co.nz/files/brierley_alison_passionately_interested_in_planning_still-2.pdf |
Christie, T. (2011). Respect: A practitioner’s guide to calm & nurturing infant care & education (pp. 11 -27). Wellington, New Zealand: Childspace Early Childhood Institute. |
Dolby, R. (2017). The circle of security: Roadmap to building supportive relationships (pp. 4, 9-14). Deakin West, Australia: Early childhood Australia Inc. |
Education Review Office. (2016). Early years curriculum: What’s important and what works. Retrieved from http://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/early-learning-curriculum |
Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2013). What works? Assessing infant and toddler play environments. Young Children, 68(4), 22-25. |
Hadley, F. (2012). Early childhood staff and families’ perceptions: Diverse views about important experiences for children aged 3-5 years in early childhood settings. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 13(1), 38-48. |
Isaacs, B. (2012). Understanding the Montessori approach (pp.46-65). London, UK: Taylor & Francis. |
Krasch, D., & Carter, D. (2009). Monitoring classroom behaviour in early childhood: Using group observation data to make decisions. Early Childhood Education Journal, 36, 475-482. |
Lee, W., Carr, M., Soutar, B., & Mitchell, L. (2013). Weaving: documentation, assessment and planning. In P. Brunton & L. Thornton (Eds.) Understanding the Te Whāriki approach: Early years education in practice (pp. 106-133). London, UK: Routledge. |
McMullen M.B. (2017). Continuity of care with infants and toddlers. Exchange (Jan/Feb), 46-50. |
Ministry of Education. (2011). Tataiako: Cultural competencies for teachers of Māori learners. Retrieved from https://teachingcouncil.nz/sites/default/files/Tataiako_FINAL_web_mar16.pdf |
Nicol, J. (2007). Bringing the Steiner Waldorf approach to your early years practice (pp. 5-16). Retrieved from http://www.ebscohost.com |
Penman, R. (2014). E-portfolios: Connecting with parents, whānau and teachers in kindergarten communities. Early Education, 56, 10-13. |
Rokx, R. (Ed.). (2016). Te Reo Māori: He taonga mō ā tātou mokopuna (pp.110-115). Auckland, New Zealand: New Zealand Tertiary College. |
Skerrett, M. (2018). Te Kōhanga Reo: Early childhood education and the politics of language and cultural maintenance in Aotearoa, New Zealand. A personal –political story. In L. Miller, C. Cameron, C. Dalli, & N.Barbour (Eds.), The Sage handbook of early childhood policy (pp. 433-451). [EBSCO eBooks version]. Retrieved from http://www.ebscohost.com |