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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 theory, policy and practice of strong leadership in early childhood settings. The roles and responsibilities of educational leaders in early childhood settings will be investigated. Further, it will explore the knowledge, skills and attributes that effective early childhood pedagogical leaders use to communicate, motivate and build successful teams. Pre-service teachers will have the opportunity to ascertain how to establish communities of practice, and as leaders use these to coach, mentor and influence quality practice and evaluation in their setting. In this unit, reflective practice will be used to develop and understand the capabilities of a leader who can articulate a vision and lead others in change processes.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops, professional inquiry.
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% |
| Report | Report | 50% |
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 theory, policy and practice of strong leadership in early childhood settings. The roles and responsibilities of educational leaders in early childhood settings will be investigated. Further, it will explore the knowledge, skills and attributes that effective early childhood pedagogical leaders use to communicate, motivate and build successful teams. Pre-service teachers will have the opportunity to ascertain how to establish communities of practice, and as leaders use these to coach, mentor and influence quality practice and evaluation in their setting. In this unit, reflective practice will be used to develop and understand the capabilities of a leader who can articulate a vision and lead others in change processes.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops, professional inquiry.
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% |
| Report | Report | 50% |
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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