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EDMT6643: EC Professional Experience 2 (3-5 years)

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This second Professional Experience unit includes a 20 day supervised placement in a setting for 3 to 5 year olds. Students are expected to: draw on aspects of their knowledge acquired from this unit and those previously studied, to observe and interact with children, develop responsive curriculum, and document learning experiences based on children's strengths and interests. In their placement, students will take increasing responsibility for planning for the room in consultation with their Supervising Teacher over the first three weeks. Students will take full responsibility for planning and documenting during the fourth week, while working with the educator team.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDMT6643
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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EDMT5688
Prerequisites
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48 credit points
Corequisites
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EDMT5689 and EDMT5691 and EDMT6633
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Wendy Lee, wendysaeme.lee@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Placement hurdle task Professional experience placement
Professional experience. 100% of attendance (21 days) is required.
0% Multiple weeks 1 visit and 20 days of placement
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment hurdle task Professional experience e-Portfolio
Professional experience e-Porfolio
0% Multiple weeks Individual portfolio (6000wd equivalent)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Professional experience placement: Participation in professional experience placement as specified in Professional Experience Handbook, EDMT6643 Unit of Study Outline and Professional Experience Requirements document.
  • Professional experience e-Portfolio: The e-Portfolio comprises a collection of the student’s work during the placement which provides evidence on how the student is meeting the Australian Teaching Standards; the principles, practices and outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework; and the unit’s intended learning outcomes.The professional experience portfolio for this placement is made up of weekly online submissions.  

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1). 

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to the unit; Curriculum and philosophy in preschool aged children's education and care Tutorial (3 hr) LO1
Week 02 The planning cycle with preschoolers part 1 – observation and assessment; A review of physical development in the preschool years Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 03 The planning cycle with preschoolers part 2 – planning and evaluating; A review of language development in the preschool years Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 04 Learning environments and materials for preschoolers; A review of cognitive development in the preschool years Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO5 LO6
Week 05 Relationships in preschool education and care; A review of preschooler's social and emotional development Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6 LO7
Week 06 Pedagogical documentation with preschool aged children Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 07 Half day and full day planning cycles Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 08 Documentations and requirements overview Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 09 Preparation for professional experience Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Please refer to the Canvas website. 

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. identify and explain early childhood curriculum that promotes preschool aged children's learning, development and well-being
  • LO2. complete and interpret observations of individual and small groups of preschool aged children and identify implications for teaching
  • LO3. interact with preschool aged children in ways that supports relationship formation, learning and development
  • LO4. develop and implement appropriate teaching plans for preschool aged children that are linked to observations and interpretations
  • LO5. critically reflect on experiences, teaching issues and practices with reference to theory and research
  • LO6. utilise a range of teaching strategies with preschool aged children in an early childhood setting
  • LO7. communicate appropriately with parents and centre staff from diverse backgrounds
  • LO8. demonstrate professional responsibility by meeting all unit and professional experience requirements

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
1. Psychology and child development such as:
1.1. Learning, development and care
1.2. Language development
1.3. Social and emotional development
1.4. Child health, well-being and safety
1.5. Early intervention
1.6. Diversity, difference and inclusivity.
1.7. Learners with special needs
1.8. Transitions and continuity of learning (including transition to school).
LO2
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
2. Teaching pedagogies, such as:
2.1. Alternative pedagogies and curriculum approaches.
2.2. Play based pedagogies
2.3. Guiding behaviour / engaging young learners
2.4. Teaching methods and strategies
2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
2.6. Working with children who speak languages other than, or in addition to, English.
2.7. Contemporary society and pedagogy
LO3
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
3. Education and curriculum studies, such as:
3.1. Early Years Learning Framework
3.2. The Australian curriculum
3.3. Numeracy, science and technology
3.4. Language and literacy
3.5. English as an additional language
3.6. Social and environmental education
3.7. Creative arts and music
3.8. Physical and health education
3.9. Curriculum planning, programming and evaluation
LO4
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
4. Family and community contexts, such as:
4.1. Developing family and community partnerships
4.2. Multicultural education
4.3. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
4.4. Socially inclusive practice
4.5. Culture, diversity and inclusion
LO5
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
5. History and philosophy of early childhood, such as:
5.1. Historical and comparative perspectives
5.2. Contemporary theories and practice
5.3. Ethics and professional practice
LO6
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
2.1. Alternative pedagogies and curriculum approaches.
2.2. Play based pedagogies
2.3. Guiding behaviour / engaging young learners
2.4. Teaching methods and strategies
2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
6. Early childhood professional practice, such as:
6.3. Professional identity and development
6.5. Research
LO7
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
1.6. Diversity, difference and inclusivity.
1.7. Learners with special needs
2.6. Working with children who speak languages other than, or in addition to, English.
2.7. Contemporary society and pedagogy
3.5. English as an additional language
3.6. Social and environmental education
4.2. Multicultural education
4.3. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
4.4. Socially inclusive practice
4.5. Culture, diversity and inclusion
LO8
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
1. Psychology and child development such as:
1.1. Learning, development and care
1.2. Language development
1.3. Social and emotional development
1.4. Child health, well-being and safety
1.5. Early intervention
1.6. Diversity, difference and inclusivity.
1.7. Learners with special needs
1.8. Transitions and continuity of learning (including transition to school).
2. Teaching pedagogies, such as:
2.1. Alternative pedagogies and curriculum approaches.
2.2. Play based pedagogies
2.3. Guiding behaviour / engaging young learners
2.4. Teaching methods and strategies
2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
2.6. Working with children who speak languages other than, or in addition to, English.
2.7. Contemporary society and pedagogy
3. Education and curriculum studies, such as:
3.1. Early Years Learning Framework
3.2. The Australian curriculum
3.3. Numeracy, science and technology
3.4. Language and literacy
3.5. English as an additional language
3.6. Social and environmental education
3.7. Creative arts and music
3.8. Physical and health education
3.9. Curriculum planning, programming and evaluation
4. Family and community contexts, such as:
4.1. Developing family and community partnerships
4.2. Multicultural education
4.3. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
4.4. Socially inclusive practice
4.5. Culture, diversity and inclusion
5. History and philosophy of early childhood, such as:
5.1. Historical and comparative perspectives
5.2. Contemporary theories and practice
5.3. Ethics and professional practice
6. Early childhood professional practice, such as:
6.1. Leadership
6.2. Management and administration
6.3. Professional identity and development
6.4. Advocacy
6.5. Research
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1 T P A Learning, development and care
1.2 T P A Language development
1.3 T P A Social and emotional development
1.4 T P A Child health, well-being and safety
1.5 T P A Early intervention
1.6 T P A Diversity, difference and inclusivity.
1.7 T P A Learners with special needs
1.8 T P A Transitions and continuity of learning (including transition to school).
2.1 T P A Alternative pedagogies and curriculum approaches.
2.2 T P A Play based pedagogies
2.3 T P A Guiding behaviour / engaging young learners
2.4 T P A Teaching methods and strategies
2.5 T P A Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
2.6 T P A Working with children who speak languages other than, or in addition to, English.
2.7 T P A Contemporary society and pedagogy
3.1 T P A Early Years Learning Framework
3.2 T P A The Australian curriculum
3.3 T P A Numeracy, science and technology
3.4 T P A Language and literacy
3.5 T P A English as an additional language
3.6 T P A Social and environmental education
3.7 T P A Creative arts and music
3.8 T P A Physical and health education
3.9 T P A Curriculum planning, programming and evaluation
4.1 T P A Developing family and community partnerships
4.2 T P A Multicultural education
4.3 T P A Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
4.4 T P A Socially inclusive practice
4.5 T P A Culture, diversity and inclusion
5.1 T P A Historical and comparative perspectives
5.2 T P A Contemporary theories and practice
5.3 T P A Ethics and professional practice
6.1 T P A Leadership
6.2 T P A Management and administration
6.3 T P A Professional identity and development
6.4 T P A Advocacy
6.5 T P A Research

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