EPT222 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2: LEARNING AND TEACHING (8)
Enrolment restriction(s): Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching (Birth – 5 Years)/Bachelor of Nursing students only.
Prerequisite(s): EPT121 Professional Experience 1: Child Development – Infants and Toddlers, EEB121 Child Development: The Early Years.
This subject provides a systematic coverage of selected topics in education psychology within the following areas of relevance to educational setting: theories of development; theories of learning; learner diversity; learner motivation and learner instruction, management and assessment. There is an emphasis throughout on the integration of psychological concepts and teaching strategies, for early childhood in particular. A four week block of practicum in a school setting is a component of this subject.