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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 builds on international and national contemporary research and discussion on early childhood models of curriculum delivery, leadership, pedagogy and the sweeping policy and legislative reforms facing early childhood education in Australia. Early childhood education in Australia is in the process of unparalleled policy development and implementation with a national focus on positive outcomes for children, families and communities. Students will demonstrate knowledge of early childhood policy, legislation, leadership, pedagogy and curriculum delivery as they examine contemporary issues and respond to current reforms. They will examine perspectives of quality in early childhood services in varied early childhood settings and across curriculum models.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Lectures, Workshops, Films/digital videos/Camtasia.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Leading policy engagement | 50% |
| Annotated Bibliography | A contemporary issue in early childhood education | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Leading policy engagement | 50% |
| Annotated Bibliography | A contemporary issue in early childhood education | 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 builds on international and national contemporary research and discussion on early childhood models of curriculum delivery, leadership, pedagogy and the sweeping policy and legislative reforms facing early childhood education in Australia. Early childhood education in Australia is in the process of unparalleled policy development and implementation with a national focus on positive outcomes for children, families and communities. Students will demonstrate knowledge of early childhood policy, legislation, leadership, pedagogy and curriculum delivery as they examine contemporary issues and respond to current reforms. They will examine perspectives of quality in early childhood services in varied early childhood settings and across curriculum models.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Lectures, Workshops, Films/digital videos/Camtasia.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Leading policy engagement | 50% |
| Annotated Bibliography | A contemporary issue in early childhood education | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Leading policy engagement | 50% |
| Annotated Bibliography | A contemporary issue in early childhood education | 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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