In this unit students report on the research project conducted in Inquiry Project 1. The report will detail the research project, through four main sections; a literature review, methodology, findings and discussion. The discussion will contain information of how leadership capabilities and capacities are demonstrated through the completion of the project and/or dissemination of findings. Students will use skills of: analysis, communication, reporting, reflecting, synthesis and creation.

Unit details

Location:
Online Real Time
Remote
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ECE4008

Prerequisites

ECE3007 - Practice in Partnership 4

ECE4004 - Research Methods in Early Childhood

ECE4007 - Inquiry Project 1

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Connect concepts of leadership with Early Childhood Education  
  2. Develop a report on a research project  
  3. Articulate a deep understanding of an issue relevant in an Early Childhood Education context  
  4. Analyse and offer solutions to a significant problem/issue/insight in the context of Early Childhood Education  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Presentation Presentation of progress on research report 30%
Report Report of early childhood research project 70%

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