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 Early Childhood Pedagogy and Practice (0-8 years)
  • Unit Code

    EPA6360
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Lennie BARBLETT

Description

This unit examines leadership in early childhood settings and explores factors that impact on pedagogy and practice.Current research, evolving theories of leadership and early childhood pedagogy are critically analysed in order to reconceptualise practice in light of changing pedagogy. Students demonstrate their ability to lead pedagogy and practice through action learning, ongoing professional learning and dialogue, reflective practice and relationship building. Theoretical knowledge is linked to practical experiences through research that relates to leadership,pedagogy and change.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Students undertake one unit at a time in the fully online, accelerated delivery mode (7 weeks).

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded EPA5170, EPA6170

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critique common educational leadership strategies and practices in the field in light of current evidence-based research.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of evidence based research, evolving theories of leadership and early childhood pedagogy.
  3. Reconceptualise practice in light of new reforms and changing pedagogy.
  4. Assess the effectiveness of their leadership role and its impact on early childhood pedagogy and practice.
  5. Initiate and sustain change through action learning, ongoing professional learning and dialogue, reflective practice and relationship building.

Unit Content

  1. Module One: Building leadership capacity Knowledge of leadership, early childhood pedagogy and evidence based research. Changes in early childhood pedagogy and their impact on practice. Leading pedagogy within and beyond early childhood settings.
  2. Module Two: Reconceptualising practice in light of reforms Knowledge of reforms and the conceptual and behavioural positions of individuals towards change. Professional dialogue, critical analysis, reflection, self-assessment and action learning as tools for change. Leading pedagogy and practice in innovative ways that promote quality practices.
  3. Module Three: Leading early childhood pedagogy and practice through action learning Initiate pedagogical change in an early childhood context. Leading change through dialogue, analysis, reflection and self-assessment Sustain and evaluate the impact of change.

Learning Experience

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

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

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.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPedagogical Leadership15%
Literature ReviewLiterature Review35%
ReportAction Research Plan50%

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 Early Childhood Pedagogy and Practice (0-8 years)
  • Unit Code

    EPA6360
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Lennie BARBLETT

Description

This unit examines leadership in early childhood settings and explores factors that impact on pedagogy and practice.Current research, evolving theories of leadership and early childhood pedagogy are critically analysed in order to reconceptualise practice in light of changing pedagogy. Students demonstrate their ability to lead pedagogy and practice through action learning, ongoing professional learning and dialogue, reflective practice and relationship building. Theoretical knowledge is linked to practical experiences through research that relates to leadership,pedagogy and change.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Students undertake one unit at a time in the fully online, accelerated delivery mode (7 weeks).

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded EPA5170, EPA6170

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critique common educational leadership strategies and practices in the field in light of current evidence-based research.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of evidence based research, evolving theories of leadership and early childhood pedagogy.
  3. Reconceptualise practice in light of new reforms and changing pedagogy.
  4. Assess the effectiveness of their leadership role and its impact on early childhood pedagogy and practice.
  5. Initiate and sustain change through action learning, ongoing professional learning and dialogue, reflective practice and relationship building.

Unit Content

  1. Module One: Building leadership capacity Knowledge of leadership, early childhood pedagogy and evidence based research. Changes in early childhood pedagogy and their impact on practice. Leading pedagogy within and beyond early childhood settings.
  2. Module Two: Reconceptualising practice in light of reforms Knowledge of reforms and the conceptual and behavioural positions of individuals towards change. Professional dialogue, critical analysis, reflection, self-assessment and action learning as tools for change. Leading pedagogy and practice in innovative ways that promote quality practices.
  3. Module Three: Leading early childhood pedagogy and practice through action learning Initiate pedagogical change in an early childhood context. Leading change through dialogue, analysis, reflection and self-assessment Sustain and evaluate the impact of change.

Learning Experience

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

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

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.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPedagogical Leadership15%
Literature ReviewLiterature Review35%
ReportAction Research Plan50%

Core Reading(s)

  • Stamopoulos, E., & Barblett, L. (2020). Early childhood leadership in action : evidence-based approaches for effective practice. Abingdon, Oxon ; Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/v2/oclc/1066248081
  • Stamopoulos, E., & Barblett, L. (2020). Early childhood leadership in action : evidence-based approaches for effective practice. Abingdon, Oxon ; Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/v2/oclc/1066248081

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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