Management and Leadership 1 - The Socio-Political Context of Teaching - ECH315
This unit introduces students to the macro context in which they teach. Students will critically consider the socio-political context of early childhood education; management and governance structures of schools and prior-to-school settings; and the legal and professional accountabilities of early childhood teachers. From studying this unit students will develop foundational understandings of effective management and leadership, an awareness of their professional and legal responsibilities, skills in policy development, and critical understandings of children’s rights and quality early childhood education.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Early childhood staff |
| Prerequisites: |
(39cp at 100 level or above including ECH120 or ECHE120 or ACSH100) or (39cp at 100 level or above and admission to BTeach(ECS)) or admission to GDipECTeach) |
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| NCCW(s): | ABEC340 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Educational Studies Faculty of Human Sciences |
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