Linking School and Community (EDUC90578)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary theories on the development of school-community partnership
• understand and analyse the research on the impact of parent engagement to identify appropriate practices for improving parent participation in their own setting
• establish effective and coordinated cross sectoral community partnerships to enhance student wellbeing and learning in educational settings

Generic skills

• Use advanced knowledge to provide leadership in the promotion of student wellbeing;
• Demonstrate highly developed cognitive, analytic and problem-solving skills;
• Articulate their knowledge and understanding in effective oral and written presentations.