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This unit will critique historical, international and comparative perspectives in early childhood education and investigate issues that impact on policy development and implementation. Students will critically analyse international trends in early childhood education and curriculum approaches relating to early childhood education. The development of the early childhood educator's professional identity will be explored and the ethical responsibilities of early childhood educators scrutinised. Students will critically examine the knowledge and skills needed for leadership, working in teams and the administration of early childhood programs. Advocating for quality early childhood programs, this unit will assist students to explore the many facets of work of the early childhood educator as a pedagogical leader in early childhood education.
This unit is delivered in Trimester 2, as a compacted unit across the final 6 weeks of the course.
For course S74, students are required to complete ECE6230, ECE6240 and ECE6260 concurrently or prior to completing the assessment unit ECE6250.
Unit was previously coded ECE6150.
In this unit, students will be developing the following capabilities:
All learning experiences are delivered online and attendance at scheduled virtual classes is expected.
This is an Assessment Unit. Assessment Units are where students integrate, apply and demonstrate their learning from Learning Units.
A combination of lectures, workshops, guest speakers, videos, required readings and individually assigned work are used to achieve the unit outcomes. Students are required to become independent autonomous learners, and contributors in online workshops.
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 Assessment Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit information may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio-Based Task | Early Childhood philosophy | 100% |
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.
Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and all sources used must be correctly referenced, including artificial intelligence tools.
Breaches of academic integrity can include:
Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including a suspension or an expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.
ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.
All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.
In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Course Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment Procedure - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.
Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment Procedure - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.
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