Course Title: Transitions in Early Childhood

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Transitions in Early Childhood

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

TCHE2550

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

360H Education

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021

TCHE2550

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

360H Education

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2018

TCHE2550

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

360H Education

Internet

 Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2017

Course Coordinator: Josephine Ng

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7861

Course Coordinator Email: josephine.ng@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

Transitions can be challenging at any time of life. For the baby, a family entering childcare for the first time, changing program, moving into a different room in a centre all need to be prepared for. Starting school is a major milestone in Australia society which marks out a new phase of a child’s life. Students will examine issues of transition from large transitions to transitions to transitions across a day. Implications for the early childhood education service of family transitional change are examined. This course will also inform students about research undertaken into children’s transition to school. Various approaches taken by schools and early childhood settings are investigated including the implementation of buddy systems of support. The importance of a collaborative approach between stakeholders is emphasised throughout.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Identify and review principles of transition in early childhood literature
  • Investigate a selection of research studies undertaken on transition to school and draw key understandings from them
  • Develop and present transition plans for individual children and their families about to make the transition to school
  • Design daily schedules that support children in their transitions
  • Model communication strategies with families that actively support children through a variety of changes


You will be assessed on your development of the following program learning outcomes in this course:

  • Engage with diverse learners in a range of educational contexts in order to develop skills and knowledge for flexible and adaptable participation in professional communities of practice.
  • Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking and innovation when identifying and solving problems in diverse educational settings.
  • Work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness and ethical and reflective practice.


Overview of Learning Activities

This course includes a range of activities from face to face, lectures, tutorials, workshops, on-line discussions, and readings in order to support the development of the learning outcomes of the course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program capabilities.

Assessment may include reports, projects and presentations, individually and in groups. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning. You will be able to develop your work in relation to your own specific areas of interest in your professional practice.

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment