ECE406 - Research On Organisation of Early Childhood Settings

Unit details

Enrolment modes:	(Online)
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Cohort rule:	(For students enrolled in courses E420 or E421 only)
Unit chair:	A Morrissey
Corequisite:	ECE405
Note: This unit is delivered in Wholly Online mode.

Content

This unit offers students an overview of professional issues and management processes in preparation for their entry to the early childhood profession. An awareness of the history of the profession is fostered together with an appreciation of its contemporary position and policy context within Australian society. Management functions and approaches are addressed with a view to developing competence in staff and parent relationships, financial management, ICT and communications. The establishment of links to and partnerships with families, professional groups and services underpins this unit.

Assessment

Task 1: Assignment based on interview with a Childcare Director and reflections 50%

Task 2: On-line test based on course readings 10%

Task 3: On-line test based on course readings 10%

Task 4: On-line test based on course readings 10%

Task 5: Practical task on professional development planning 20%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*	Student Contribution Rate**	Fee rate - Domestic Students	Fee rate - International students
$733	$587	$2299	$2449

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.