Philosophy, Management and Educational Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care
PostgraduateCUR-MTEC5102022
Course information for 2022 intake
Outline the philosophical ideas that underpin the way Australia approaches early childhood education. Search back through recent history and undercover educational theories, thinkers and practices. Pick apart education policies and procedures.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Philosophy, Management and Educational Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- examine how historical and philosophical perspectives have impacted upon early childhood education and care contexts and practices
- compare and contrast different beliefs and attitudes about the conception of childhood and towards children throughout the ages
- analyse the impact of historical and contemporary social and political transformations on current theory and practice in early childhood education and care
- interpret and critique policy and procedure development in the light of current legislative and accountability requirements
- critically reflect on leadership implications of the philosophical and historical influences in the contemporary Australian early childhood sector.
- Historical perspectives in early childhood education and care: Early influences
- Philosophical perspectives in early childhood education and care: Thinkers from the 20th Century
- Contemporary approaches to pedagogy: Montessori, Steiner, HighScope, Te Whariki
- The educational project of Reggio Emilia
- Early childhood education and care in Australia
- Leading professional learning communities
- Leading continuous improvement
- Advocating for children and ethical practice
- Leading pedagogy and professional research
- Engaging families and communities
- Reflection
This subject will provide an overview of local and international, historical and philosophical perspectives that have influenced contemporary Australian early childhood education and care contexts. Notable theorists, trends, theoretical perspectives, and curriculum approaches that have contributed to historical and contemporary social and political transformations will be explored, and their impact on early childhood education and care and its leadership and management will be critically examined. The subject affords the opportunity to explore and critique policy and procedure development in the light of current legislative and accountability requirements. Pre-service teachers are invited to examine approaches to: leading professional learning communities; engaging with families; sustaining advocacy for children; relating theory to practice and supporting professional research; and creating a climate for continuous debate and improvement of Early Childhood settings.
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- Case Study (50%)
- Report (50%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Access to Microsoft Office or a unit approved alternative, Access to video creation and editing software
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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