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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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
The focus of this unit is on inquiry into the role of early childhood educators and their professional work across a range of early childhood settings. It includes a professional practice component of one day per week in a school or centre context. The unit explores the multi-faceted role of the contemporary early childhood educator focusing on quality programs, advocacy and working with families and communities. Key elements of current pedagogical practices in early childhood are investigated. Students are given the opportunity to connect new understandings to practice and develop the knowledge, understandings and competencies of a beginning educator, under the guidance of experienced professionals. See the full unit outline for important attendance and participation requirements for this unit.
Unit was previously coded ECS1110, EDL1240, EDP1110, ERC1110
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 1 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
ECS1240 is a designated unit, defined in the Universitys Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress Rules as: a unit or unit of competency which a Faculty Board has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once, unless otherwise decided by the relevant Board of Examiners. It involves a professional practice experience. University Rule 4.9.6 states: Where a student has failed a Designated Unit, the student shall be excluded from the course unless otherwise determined by the Board of Examiners, and the student's academic progression status will be excluded. All students will abide by the University policies and rules and the School of Education Practice Guidelines. These can be accessed on the ECS1240 Blackboard site. School Professional Practice agreements dictate that the student will attend the placement on their allocated day, on a full time basis, and meet the attendance requirements of the particular placement. Students must pass the assessments for the practicum in order to pass the unit. The student is to supply a medical certificate for any absences. To demonstrate professionalism and respect for industry partners, students must comply with the professional standards in the Professional Practice Guidelines and provide all relevant documentation as specified. Failure to do so may result in the student failing the unit. A professional standard of attire should be demonstrated at all times. The Department of Education, Western Australia and cooperating non-government schools/centres have the right to determine fit and proper persons to enter and practise in schools/centres. For these reasons, all Pre-service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current National Criminally Coordinated Police History Check (NCCPHC) and a current Working with Children Check before commencing this period of Professional Practice. Pre-service teachers can be withdrawn from the school and the Professional Practice terminated at the request of the host school Principal/Centre Director.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 50% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
| Practicum ^ | Professional Practice | 10% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 50% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
| Practicum ^ | Professional Practice | 10% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
The focus of this unit is on inquiry into the role of early childhood educators and their professional work across a range of early childhood settings. It includes a professional experience component of one day per week for seven weeks in a junior primary school setting. The unit explores the multi-faceted role of the contemporary early childhood educator focusing on quality programs, advocacy and working with families and communities. Key elements of current pedagogical practices in early childhood are investigated. Students are given the opportunity to connect new understandings to practice and develop the knowledge, understandings and competencies of a beginning educator, under the guidance of experienced professionals. Designated unit: This professional experience unit is deemed to be a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners. Failure to pass these units may result in exclusion from the course.
Generally, host Schools and Centres require that the Pre-Service Teachers attend the professional experience on a full-time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement. There is limited scope for ECU to negotiate any deviations from these requirements.
Unit was previously coded ECS1110, EDL1240, EDP1110, ERC1110
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 1 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
The teaching and learning processes in this unit model participatory and co-operative learning strategies used by effective learners. Pre-Service Teachers are expected to participate in all lectures, workshops, tutorials and/or online teaching and learning processes. During the professional experience, it is imperative that Pre-Service Teachers demonstrate professionalism and respect for industry partners at all times. Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules. All Pre-Service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant State authority before commencing this Professional Experience. The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teacher's placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service Teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional experience placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 50% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
| Practicum ^ | Professional Experience | 10% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 50% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
| Practicum ^ | Professional Experience | 10% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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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