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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.
The unit examines current policy and legislation issues in primary education and is designed to enhance the students' membership in and effectiveness as participant in a school team. Matters of school-level decision making, accountability, and system requirements will be studied. As well, the unit will examine and appraise alternative approaches to teaching, schooling, curriculum and learning environments. Different teaching and school philosophies and practices, changes in the structure and nature of education arising from the information technology revolution and issues surrounding home-schooling will be studied.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
An emphasis will be placed on cooperative learning strategies in which students will be required to learn and practise team skills. In addition, the learning outcomes will be facilitated through a variety of activities including lectures, seminars, films/videos, simulations, guest speakers and independent study.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective Practice | Major speciallsation focus | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Complexity of schools | 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.
The unit examines current policy and legislation issues in primary education and is designed to enhance the students' membership in and effectiveness as participant in a school team. Matters of school-level decision making, accountability, and system requirements will be studied. As well, the unit will examine and appraise alternative approaches to teaching, schooling, curriculum and learning environments. Different teaching and school philosophies and practices, changes in the structure and nature of education arising from the information technology revolution and issues surrounding home-schooling will be studied.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
An emphasis will be placed on cooperative learning strategies in which students will be required to learn and practise team skills. In addition, the learning outcomes will be facilitated through a variety of activities including lectures, seminars, films/videos, simulations, guest speakers and independent study.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective Practice | Major speciallsation focus | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Complexity of schools | 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.
EDP4111|2|2