Inquiry Project 2

Unit code:ECE4008Study 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)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

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:

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