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have an understanding of the development of children in the age ranges of birth to eight years and the implications for the provision of care and educational services in childcare, kindergarten and primary school settings; |
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demonstrate an understanding of current curriculum theories and pedagogy in the design and implementation of child-centered, play-based and developmentally appropriate curriculum and the implications of this for young children in childcare, kindergarten and primary school settings; |
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be able to plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences across a range of learning areas for infants and children and show an awareness of development, individual needs and desired learning outcomes; |
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demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of American society and the influence of culture, family circumstances, gender and disability on development and the influence of these on the education of young children; |
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show an awareness of the importance of parent involvement in the education of young children and be able to form partnerships with parents concerning their child's care and education; |
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understand basic principles of management, leadership, advocacy for collaborative work-based practices in children's services and in primary schools; |
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understand the diverse roles of teachers in childcare, kindergarten and primary school settings; |
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show an awareness of current issues in early childhood education and the need for continued reflection and research as a basis for examining the significance of these issues on educational practice; and |
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have acquired the skills necessary to design research questions and conduct small-scale research. |
