Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

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.

  • Unit Title

    Professional Engagement in Early Childhood Education
  • Unit Code

    ECS4261
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit examines contemporary issues in early childhood education and care including, leadership, policy development and current reforms to prepare students for a smooth transition into the early childhood teaching profession (0-8 years). Models of integrated services and the interrelatedness of children, families and communities will be explored. Students will apply an interpretive lens to respond to current reforms and formulate ways in which they will lead and support children, families and communities, including those who are isolated and those with diverse needs. Students will also engage in reflective practice that will culminate in the development of a professional e-portfolio that addresses the AITSL graduate outcomes and showcases students achievements.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from IPP2260, IPP3260

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ECS4010, ECS4260

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse models of integrated services and the interrelatedness of children, families and communtities in ECEC contexts.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues in ECEC including leadership, policy development, reforms.
  3. Formulate ways to lead change though professional knowledge, relationship building and ongoing dialogue with multidisciplinary teams.
  4. Generate an e-portfolio that is drawn from professional knowledge, links to AITSL graduate outcomes.
  5. Investigate issues that impact on graduate teachers' transition to the workplace.
  6. Investigate ways to support children, families and communties, including those who are isolated and those with diverse needs.

Unit Content

  1. Module One: Contemporary issues including leadership, policy development and current reforms.
  2. Module Three: Professional e-portfolio.
  3. Module Two:Leading families and communities.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures Workshops Films/digital videos Guest speakers ICT and networks

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationPresentation and Written Summary50%
PortfolioProfessional e-portfolio50%

Text References

  • Click, P., & Karkos, K.A. (2011). Administration of programs for young children. (8th ed.). USA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
  • Costantino, P.M., & De Lorenzo, M.N. (2009). Developing a professional teaching portfolio: A guide for success. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
  • Daft, L., & Pirola-Merlo, A. (2009). The leadership experience: Australia. Cengage Learning Australia Pty Ltd.
  • Berger, E., & Riojas-Corez, M. (2012). Parents as partners in education: Families and schools working together. (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
  • Wiltz, N.W., Watson-Thompson, O., Cawley, H.S., & Skelley, H.A. (2008). Developing and presenting a professional portfolio in early childhood education. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.
  • Razik, T A., & Swanson, A.D. (2010). Fundamental concepts of educational leadership and management. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, Pearson.
  • Mertler, C.A. (2009). Action research: Teachers as researchers in the classroom. (2nd ed.). Los Angeles: Sage.
  • Hendricks, C. (2009). Improving schools through action research: A comprehensive guide for educators. (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Journal References

  • Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education.
  • Australasian Journal of Early Childhood.
  • Early Childhood Reseach Quarterly.
  • European Early Childhood Education Research Journal.

Website References


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

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.

  • Unit Title

    Professional Engagement in Early Childhood Education
  • Unit Code

    ECS4261
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit examines contemporary issues in early childhood education and care including, leadership, policy development and current reforms to prepare students for a smooth transition into the early childhood teaching profession (0-8 years). Models of integrated services and the interrelatedness of children, families and communities will be explored. Students will apply an interpretive lens to respond to current reforms and formulate ways in which they will lead and support children, families and communities, including those who are isolated and those with diverse needs. Students will also engage in reflective practice that will culminate in the development of a professional e-portfolio that addresses the AITSL graduate outcomes, connects to the National Quality Standard and showcases students achievements.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from IPP2260, IPP3260

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ECS4010, ECS4260

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse models of integrated services and the interrelatedness of children, families and communtities in ECEC contexts.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues in ECEC including leadership, policy development, reforms.
  3. Formulate ways to lead change though professional knowledge, relationship building and ongoing dialogue with multidisciplinary teams.
  4. Generate an e-portfolio that is drawn from professional knowledge, links to AITSL graduate outcomes.
  5. Investigate issues that impact on graduate teachers' transition to the workplace.
  6. Investigate ways to support children, families and communties, including those who are isolated and those with diverse needs.

Unit Content

  1. Contemporary issues including pedagogical leadership, policy development and current reforms.
  2. Leading families and communities and working in multi-disciplinary teams.
  3. Professional e-portfolio.
  4. Professional identity, advocacy and ethical commitments.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures Workshops Films/digital videos Guest speakers ICT and networks

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationPresentation and Written Summary50%
PortfolioProfessional e-portfolio50%

Text References

  • Click, P., & Karkos, K.A. (2011). Administration of programs for young children. (8th ed.). USA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
  • Costantino, P.M., & De Lorenzo, M.N. (2009). Developing a professional teaching portfolio: A guide for success. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
  • Daft, L., & Pirola-Merlo, A. (2009). The leadership experience: Australia. Cengage Learning Australia Pty Ltd.
  • Berger, E., & Riojas-Corez, M. (2012). Parents as partners in education: Families and schools working together. (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
  • Wiltz, N.W., Watson-Thompson, O., Cawley, H.S., & Skelley, H.A. (2008). Developing and presenting a professional portfolio in early childhood education. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.
  • Razik, T A., & Swanson, A.D. (2010). Fundamental concepts of educational leadership and management. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, Pearson.
  • Mertler, C.A. (2009). Action research: Teachers as researchers in the classroom. (2nd ed.). Los Angeles: Sage.
  • Hendricks, C. (2009). Improving schools through action research: A comprehensive guide for educators. (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Journal References

  • Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education.
  • Australasian Journal of Early Childhood.
  • Early Childhood Reseach Quarterly.
  • European Early Childhood Education Research Journal.

Website References


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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