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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit explores the specialised knowledge and skills related to the effective management of early childhood services across the sector as well as focusing on what it means to lead, manage and advocate in early childhood education. It aims to develop in students a detailed knowledge of theories, models and practices of effective leaders as well as an understanding of the requirements for managing and leading quality care and education services. Students will be provided with theoretical frameworks around leading and managing as well as specialised strategies that can link this knowledge to effective practice in the landscape of early childhood education and care. They will examine effective practices in childcare services by completing five days of practicum immersing themselves in the leadership practices of a centre. Further, students will explore strategies in engaging all families and communities in early childhood education and critique contemporary early childhood policies in order to assist in creating social capital.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
A combination of lectures, workshops, guest speakers, videos, required readings and group and individually assigned work are used to achieve the unit outcomes. Students are required to become independent learners, who can adapt to the roles of practitioner or learner as they contribute to workshops as competent team members.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 40% |
| Case Study | Case study | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 40% |
| Case Study | Case study | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit explores the specialised knowledge and skills related to the effective management of early childhood services across the sector as well as focusing on what it means to lead, manage and advocate in early childhood education. It aims to develop in students a detailed knowledge of theories, models and practices of effective leaders as well as an understanding of the requirements for managing and leading quality care and education services. Students will be provided with theoretical frameworks around leading and managing as well as specialised strategies that can link this knowledge to effective practice in the landscape of early childhood education and care. They will examine effective practices in childcare services by completing five days of practicum immersing themselves in the leadership practices of a centre. Further, students will explore strategies in engaging all families and communities in early childhood education and critique contemporary early childhood policies in order to assist in creating social capital.
Students enrolled in I81 must complete ECE6140, ECE6180, ECE6160
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 0 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
A combination of lectures, workshops, guest speakers, videos, required readings and group and individually assigned work are used to achieve the unit outcomes. Students are required to become independent learners, who can adapt to the roles of practitioner or learner as they contribute to workshops as competent team members.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 40% |
| Case Study | Case study | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 40% |
| Case Study | Case study | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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