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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 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.
Students must pass 3 units from IPP1260, IPP2260, IPP3260
Unit was previously coded ECS4010, ECS4260
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 | 8 x 2 hour lecture | 8 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 8 x 2 hour tutorial | 8 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
| Summer | Not Offered | 8 x 4 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.
Lectures Workshops Films/digital videos Guest speakers ICT and networks
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Presentation and Written Summary | 40% |
| Portfolio | Professional ePortfolio | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Presentation and Written Summary | 40% |
| Portfolio | Professional ePortfolio | 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 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.
Students must pass 3 units from IPP1260, IPP2260, IPP3260
Unit was previously coded ECS4010, ECS4260
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 | 8 x 2 hour lecture | 8 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 8 x 2 hour tutorial | 8 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
| Summer | Not Offered | 8 x 4 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.
Lectures Workshops Films/digital videos Guest speakers ICT and networks
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Presentation and Written Summary | 40% |
| Portfolio | Professional ePortfolio | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Presentation and Written Summary | 40% |
| Portfolio | Professional ePortfolio | 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.
ECS4261|4|2