EDUECE2 - Early Childhood Curricula and Play-based Learning Design - M.Ed on Education and Innovation - LibGuides at Emirates College for Advanced Education

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Play in Early Childhood Education by Marjory Ebbeck; Manjula Waniganayake
ISBN: 9780190303211
Publication Date: 2017-03-12
Play is fundamental to the way children grow and learn. Play in Early Childhood Education: Learning in Diverse Contexts introduces pre-service teachers to learning theories around play and equips educators with the tools they need to facilitate learning and development through play ineducational contexts. The second edition clearly demonstrates links to current Australian government education policy and frameworks, including the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, while also providing valuable cross-cultural perspectives.Updated case studies and reflective questions help to unpack complex theory and practical teaching examples, based on current research findings, feature throughout the text. It also offers guidance on a wide range of topics that will be highly relevant in the rapidly changing environments wherechildren are raised and educated, demonstrating diverse approaches to play-based learning and considering new insights and possibilities.
Early Childhood Curriculum by Claire McLachlan; Marilyn Fleer; Susan Edwards
ISBN: 9781316642849
Publication Date: 2018-03-30
The third edition of Early Childhood Curriculum provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to curriculum theories and approaches in early childhood and early primary settings. Drawing on a cultural-historical framework for education, the text explores a variety of approaches to learning and teaching and equips readers with the tools to effectively plan, design and implement curriculum strategies. Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition features up-to-date coverage of national curriculum documents, including the Early Years Learning Framework and Te Whāriki, and expanded content on play-based curriculum, assessment and documentation. Key domain areas of the curriculum are explored in depth and have been revised to include updated discussions of environmental factors, digital knowledge and multiliteracies. Each chapter is enriched with learning intentions, definitions of key terms, reflection points, links to current curriculum documents and illustrative case studies to help readers connect theory to practice.
Play in the Early Years by Marilyn Fleer
ISBN: 9781108821148
Publication Date: 2021-03-24
Play is crucial to the learning and development of children in the early years. The third edition of Play in the Early Years is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play for children from birth to 8 years old. Drawing on classical and contemporary theories, this text examines social, cultural and institutional approaches to play, and explores a range of strategies for successfully integrating play into early years settings and primary classrooms. This edition features a new chapter on conceptual playworlds, which demonstrates what conceptual playworlds look like to infants and toddlers, pre-schoolers, and children transitioning into school. The text features classroom vignettes and photographs designed to help students connect theory to practice, and reflection questions and research activities encourage in-depth reflection and extend learning. Highly regarded by early childhood researchers and practitioners alike, Play in the Early Years remains an essential resource for pre-service students.

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Week 1

Philosophical, cultural-historical perspectives and theories informing different types of early childhood curriculum practices

Required Readings

Farquhar, S. & White, E. J. (2014). Philosophy and pedagogy of early childhood. Educational Philosophy and Theory, 46(8), 821-832, https://doi.org/10.1080/00131857.2013.783964

Supplemental readings

Aljabreen, H. (2020). Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia: A comparative analysis of alternative models of early childhood education. International Journal of Early Childhood 52, 337–353. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13158-020-00277-1
Fleer, M. (2018). Child development in educational settings. Cambridge University Press
Wood, E., & Hedges, H. (2016). Curriculum in early childhood education: Critical questions about content, coherence, and control. The Curriculum Journal, 27(3), 387-405. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585176.2015.1129981

Week 2

Historical and contemporary conceptions and types of play.

Required Readings

Fleer, M., Veresov, N. (2018). Cultural-historical and activity theories informing early childhood education. In M. Fleer, B. Van Oers (Eds.), International Handbook of Early Childhood Education (pp. 47-76). Springer.

Supplemental readings

Baker, F. S. (2015). Challenges presented to personal theories, beliefs and practices of play in Abu Dhabi kindergartens: The English medium teacher perspective. Early Years, 35(1), 22-35. https://doi.org/10.1080/09575146.2014.958982
Fleer, M. (2017).Play in the early years (2nd ed.).Cambridge University Press. (Chapter 1)
Fróes, I. (2019).Young children's play practices with digital tablets: Playful literacy (p. 43-75). Emerald Publishing.

Week 3

Cultural influences on play, understandings and pedagogical roles of teachers.

Required Readings

Baker, F. S. (2018). Shaping pedagogical approaches to learning through play: A pathway to enriching culture and heritage in Abu Dhabi kindergartens. Early Child Development and Care, 188(2), 109-125. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2016.1204833

Supplemental readings

Ebbeck, E., & Waniganayake, M. (Eds.). (2016). Play in early childhood education: Learning in diverse contexts (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. (Chapter 1)
Ewing, R., Kervin, L., Glass, C., Gobby, B., Le Cornu, R., & Groundwater-Smith, S. (2019). Teaching: Dilemmas, challenges and opportunities (6th ed.). Cengage Learning Australia. (Chapter 10)
Fróes, I. (2019). Young children's play practices with digital tablets: Playful literacy (p. 19-41). Emerald Publishing

Week 4

The importance and potential of play in early childhood and early school settings - connecting to curriculum transition.

Required Readings

Fleer, M. (2017). Play in the early years (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press. (Chapter 9)

Supplemental readings

Ebbeck, E., & Waniganayake, M. (Eds.). (2016). Play in early childhood education: Learning in diverse contexts (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. (Chapter 2)

Week 5

Planning for children's learning and development-the early childhood curriculum planning cycle.

Required Readings

McLachlan, C., Fleer, M., & Edwards, S. (2018). Early childhood curriculum: Planning, assessment and implementation (3rd ed). Cambridge University Press. (Chapter 3)

Supplemental readings

Fleer, M. (2018). Intentional teaching of cultural competence in play-based settings: A cultural-historical view. Early Childhood Australia.(Topics 2-4)

Week 6

Assessment, documentation and reporting of children's learning practices in play-based pedagogies from multiple standpoints.

Required Readings

McLachlan, C., Fleer, M., & Edwards, S. (2018). Early childhood curriculum: Planning, assessment and implementation (3rd ed). Cambridge University Press. (Chapter 8)

Supplemental readings

Cameron, M., McLachlan, C., Rawlins, P., & McLaughlin, T. (2018). Assessment of, as and for learning: The challenges of assessment terminology. Early Education, 64, 18-23. https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.974068596034723
Fleet, A., Patterson, C., & Robertson, J. (2017). Pedagogical documentation in early years practice seeing through multiple perspectives. Sage. (Chapter 2)

Week 7

Making children's competence and learning visible to children, families, colleagues and other professionals in early childhood settings.

Required Readings

Fleet, A., Patterson, C., & Robertson, J. (2017). Pedagogical documentation in early years practice seeing through multiple perspectives. Sage (Chapter 7)

Supplemental readings

Fleer, M. (2017). Play in the early years (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press. (Chapter 3)

Week 8

Play and pedagogical inquiry from multiple perspectives (e.g., gender and culture).

Required Readings

Fleer, M. (2017). Play in the early years (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press. (Chapter 8)

Supplemental readings

Ebbeck, E., & Waniganayake, M. (Eds.). (2016). Play in early childhood education: Learning in diverse contexts (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.(Chapters 3 & 9).

Week 9

The concept of intentional teaching and strategies, development of the teaching and learning environment and selection of pedagogical resources.

Required Readings

Fleer, M. (2018). Intentional teaching of cultural competence in play-based settings: A cultural-historical view. Early Childhood Australia (Topics 2-4).

Supplemental readings

Hargraves, V. (2019). Intentional teaching.

https://theeducationhub.org.nz/intentional-teaching/

Mcdonald, P. (2018). Observing, planning, guiding how an intentional teacher meets standards through play. Young Children, 73(1). 31-35. https://www.jstor.org/stable/90019476
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. (2020). Early childhood education: Equity, quality and transitions. https://intrans.issa.nl/sites/default/files/2023 02/C%29%20international%20framework%20transitions%20part%201_0.pdf

Week 10

Key strategies that facilitate children's engagement in play: human and physical environments and resources including teaching strategies and approaches.

Required Readings

Ebbeck, E., & Waniganayake, M. (Eds.). (2016). Play in early childhood education. Learning in diverse contexts (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. (Chapter 13)

Supplemental readings

Ostrosky, M. M., & Meadan, H. (2010). Helping children play and learn together. Young Children, 65(1), 104-109. https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally- shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/pubs/ostroskyweb0110.pdf

The Lego Foundation. (2018). Learning through play. https://www.unicef.org/sites/default/files/2018-12/UNICEF-Lego-

Foundation-Learning-through-Play.pdf

Week 11

Children's engagement in the early years-play as practice, play as research, play as an educator-reflections on play.

Required Reading

Fleer, M. (2017). Play in the early years (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press. (Chapter 12)

M.Ed on Education and Innovation: EDUECE2 - Early Childhood Curricula and Play-based Learning Design

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