EDF5868 · Partnerships in early childhood education for healthy communities

Overview

This unit explores theories, perspectives and issues related to understanding how partnerships in early childhood settings are instrumental in developing inclusive communities that provide equitable opportunities for families and children. You will identify key stakeholders across education settings and communities. You will develop knowledge in forming and sustaining collaborative and collegial partnerships incorporating an ethical perspective including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. A focus of the unit is on partnerships for developing the wellbeing of children, families, educators and communities. You will design ways to effectively communicate and strengthen partnerships with professionals and families through respectful and reciprocal relationships. You will apply legislative policy to design programs that provide innovative and supportive learning environments for young children, educators, leaders and families. This includes understanding the role of partnerships in supporting early identification of concerns and coordinated responses with families and relevant services, including for children with special needs.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. develop a comprehensive and diverse understanding of partnerships in early childhood education, including between families and education settings, and across professional settings
2. demonstrate a sound awareness of ethical and equitable approaches to forming and sustaining positive partnerships with families and communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, leading to better outcomes for all children and families
3. apply legislative policy and workplace requirements in relation to the wellbeing of children, educators, leaders and families ensuring that operations are compliant and lead to positive wellbeing of all stakeholders
4. design effective approaches and strategies to establishing and sustaining positive partnerships in early childhood education settings that incorporate ethical positioning of professionals, children, families and communities and uphold ethical codes of conduct for the profession.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Usually, you can expect to engage with: • 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and • the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. * Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements.

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