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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 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.
Students undertake one unit at a time in the fully online, accelerated delivery mode (7 weeks).
Unit was previously coded EPA5175, EPA6175
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Lectures, workshops, practical experience, online support and digital video.
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 | Website critique | 15% |
| Assignment | Leading family and community | 35% |
| Report | Action research plan | 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.
EPA6390|1|1
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 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.
Students undertake one unit at a time in the fully online, accelerated delivery mode (7 weeks).
Unit was previously coded EPA5175, EPA6175
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Lectures, workshops, practical experience, online support and digital video.
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 | Website critique | 15% |
| Assignment | Leading family and community | 35% |
| Report | Action research plan | 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.
EPA6390|1|2