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

    Leading Family and Community in the Early Years (0-8 years)
  • Unit Code

    EPA6175
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Marianne KNAUS

Description

This unit examines current research on the nature of leadership, the role of integrated services and the importance of professional identity. It views leadership as encompassing both a pedagogical focus on young children and a sociological focus on family and the community. The unit explores the interconnectedness of services for children, families and communities and positive life trajectories. Theory is merged with practice as students demonstrate their capacity to lead change and build family and community capacity through action research, relationship building, communication, team work and self-reflection.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded EPA5175

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Connect leadership within family and community contexts to promote positive outcomes for children.
  2. Critique common educational leadership strategies and practices in the field in light of current evidence-based research.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge ofleadership, integrated services and the importance of professional identity.
  4. Lead and sustain change through action research, relationship building, communication, team work and self-reflection.
  5. Reconceptualise leadership as both pedagogically and sociologically focused on children, family and community needs.

Unit Content

  1. Module One: Examining integrated services Models of integrated services: Building family and community capacity. Integrated services: Child focused, professionally informed, family and community driven. Leading integrated services: New possibilities, different challenges.
  2. Module Two: Leading, supporting and empowering families and communities Development of a sense of community in and beyond education and care settings. Shared vision, strategic directions, mentoring and networking. Sustaining positive relationships through self-reflection, communication and team work.
  3. Module Three: Developing and sustaining leadership across learning communities Models of leadership: Leading in context with families and communities. Community-based learning: Development of integrated teams and partnerships with the community. Advocating for the early childhood profession: Building professional image and reputation.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 2Not Offered13 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, practical experience, online support and digital video.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentLeading family and community40%
ReportAction Research60%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentLeading family and community40%
ReportAction Research60%

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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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

    Leading Family and Community in the Early Years (0-8 years)
  • Unit Code

    EPA6175
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Marianne KNAUS

Description

This unit examines current research on the nature of leadership, the role of integrated services and the importance of professional identity. It views leadership as encompassing both a pedagogical focus on young children and a sociological focus on family and the community. The unit explores the interconnectedness of services for children, families and communities and positive life trajectories. Theory is merged with practice as students demonstrate their capacity to lead change and build family and community capacity through action research, relationship building, communication, team work and self-reflection.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded EPA5175

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Connect leadership within family and community contexts to promote positive outcomes for children.
  2. Critique common educational leadership strategies and practices in the field in light of current evidence-based research.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge ofleadership, integrated services and the importance of professional identity.
  4. Lead and sustain change through action research, relationship building, communication, team work and self-reflection.
  5. Reconceptualise leadership as both pedagogically and sociologically focused on children, family and community needs.

Unit Content

  1. Module One: Examining integrated services Models of integrated services: Building family and community capacity. Integrated services: Child focused, professionally informed, family and community driven. Leading integrated services: New possibilities, different challenges.
  2. Module Two: Leading, supporting and empowering families and communities Development of a sense of community in and beyond education and care settings. Shared vision, strategic directions, mentoring and networking. Sustaining positive relationships through self-reflection, communication and team work.
  3. Module Three: Developing and sustaining leadership across learning communities Models of leadership: Leading in context with families and communities. Community-based learning: Development of integrated teams and partnerships with the community. Advocating for the early childhood profession: Building professional image and reputation.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 2Not Offered13 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, practical experience, online support and digital video.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentLeading family and community40%
ReportAction Research60%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentLeading family and community40%
ReportAction Research60%

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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