Unit Synopsis

In this unit, you will develop knowledge and practices that underpin effective leadership in early childhood settings. You will reflect on the qualities of contemporary leadership that are responsive to implementing new and emerging policy for early childhood education and care and that foster the development of professional learning communities committed to the equitable and socially-just practice and the creation of safe and supportive learning environments for children from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. Through analysis of policy documents including the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework, codes of conduct and codes of ethics for the profession and independent research, you will lead professional learning for early childhood educators that respond to contemporary challenges and dilemmas and models practices for implementing policy that recognises the importance of working in partnership with families to support children’s wellbeing, safety and learning. Throughout the unit, your skills for engaging in leadership activities will be enhanced as you synthesise understandings of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the engagement and learning trajectories of children from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners and lead professional learning that enhances the cultural responsiveness of early childhood educators.

Details

Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2025

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).