Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood

Course aim

To consolidate and extend students’ body of knowledge in early childhood education theory, and develop understanding of the professional educator’s role as a leader and advocate.

Course content

Early childhood leadership and advocacy theory and development with site/agency/service-based fieldwork; approaches and decision-making by educators within early childhood settings; implementation, evaluation and critical reflection; working as a team member and mentoring; the roles of early childhood advocates and educational leaders, leadership styles, roles and responsibilities; administration and management arrangements for children’s services; working with families; managing change; legal and ethical responsibilities and continuing professional development.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 3061	Professional Experience 3: Assessment and Reporting

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
Practicum	15 hours x N/A
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
Online learning activities	3 hours x 13 weeks
Practicum	15 hours x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Professional package, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.