Professional Pedagogical Practices (P3)

The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework begins with the cultural knowledge story developed by Dr Sue Atkinson, a Yorta Yorta woman, and Annette Sax, a Taungurung woman, positioning First Nations knowledges as first in understanding how to practice as early childhood teachers. Using the cultural knowledge articulated through the framework, students will engage with the Learning and Development Outcomes, Practice Principles and Transitions as explained through the story descriptions inclusive of First Nations Worldviews. Content addresses children birth to 8 years and includes content for children birth to 35 months. Content also includes child safety standards and safe sleep practices. This subject will focus on understanding the learner including: