Inquiry Project 2

Unit code: ECE4008 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
ECE3007 - Practice in Partnership 4
ECE4007 - Inquiry Project 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
Enquire

Overview

In this unit students report on the research project designed and conducted in Inquiry Project 1. The report will detail the research project, through the following main sections; abstracts, introduction, a literature review, methodology, findings and discussion, leadership engagement and conclusion. Students will use skills of: analysis, communication, reporting, reflecting, synthesis and creation.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Investigate a significant problem/issue/insight in the context of early childhood education;
  2. Articulate deep understanding of issues relevant in Early Childhood Education when analysing data and discussing key findings;
  3. Critically reflect on findings to offer recommendations for practice or future research based on findings; and
  4. Contextualise concepts of leadership within the Framework of Early Childhood Education;

Study as a single unit

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Journal
|
Grade: 30%
Reflection on research project progress
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 70%
Report on early childhood research project

Required reading

Links to relevant texts will be available via VU collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership
EBCL | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

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