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Unit Code & Title:<\/strong> TCHR2003 \u2013 Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood (2025)
Credit Points:<\/strong> 12
Delivery Mode:<\/strong> Online \/ On-campus (blended)
Term \/ Week Due:<\/strong> (choose depending on your term schedule)
Prerequisites:<\/strong> (if any)<\/p>\n

Unit Overview<\/h3>\n

This unit develops conceptual knowledge of a holistic approach to curriculum in early childhood settings. It emphasises an integrated approach to curriculum domains (science & technology, mathematics, creative arts, language, history, physical and emotional wellbeing) for children aged birth to five, with explicit connections to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF, 2022) and the National Quality Standard (ACECQA, 2020). handbook.scu.edu.au<\/span>+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

On successful completion, students will be able to:<\/p>\n

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    Describe and justify curriculum in early childhood education and care services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Demonstrate conceptual knowledge of early childhood key learning areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Argue, with reference to theory and literature, how curriculum domains support children\u2019s learning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Design and analyse learning environments aligned with curriculum key areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Explain the role of the early childhood educator in curriculum planning and enactment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Assessment tasks are aligned to these learning outcomes.<\/p>\n

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    Assessment Task 1: Critical Review & Video Analysis<\/h2>\n

    Due date:<\/strong> Saturday, Week 4, 11:59 pm AEST \/ AEDT (adjust per term)
    Weighting:<\/strong> 50%
    Length:<\/strong> Approx. 1,500 words (\u00b110%)
    Submission:<\/strong> Via Turnitin link on Blackboard (Assessment & Submission section)
    Referencing:<\/strong> APA 7th edition<\/p>\n

    Rationale<\/h3>\n

    This task is intended to ensure that students develop a strong working understanding of the nature of curriculum in early childhood, the role of play in learning, and the ways in which pedagogical decisions enact curriculum in practice. By combining theoretical analysis with video observation, students are asked to critique and interpret how curriculum is lived through educator\u2013child interactions.<\/p>\n

    Task Instructions<\/h3>\n

    Write a critically informed response addressing the following three prompts. Structure your submission in clear sections (with headings). Use academic sources (peer-reviewed, textbooks, official documents) to support your writing.<\/p>\n

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      Defining Curriculum in Early Childhood<\/strong><\/p>\n