Professionalism with Family, Community and Industry

Overview

In this unit, students develop the skills and knowledge required to build professional relationships and develop strong and effective partnerships within and across educational communities. Students will investigate different models of partnership, including how these models might be adapted and applied in their professional work with families, communities, and industry. Students will come to understand the ethics and protocols for building and working in partnership with diverse cultural groups and will develop the practical skills necessary to mobilise and apply these understandings in their professional roles. Students will undertake 20 days of professional experience (ready-to-teach) with 3-5 year olds.

Learning outcomes

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Assessment

Content

• Defining Partnership in the Professional Context
• Policy, Legislation and Curriculum in Partnership Work
• Key Theories and Frameworks in Partnership Work
• Diversity and Intercultural Learning in Partnership Work
• Stakeholders Roles and the Professional Self
• Contextual Considerations
• Planning for Partnership
• Professional Communication
• Skills and Strategies to Support Partnership Work
• Evaluation and Reflective Practice
• Leading Change and Professional Growth