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Linking School and Community (EDUC90578)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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July
Overview
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This subject explores theories and models of school community partnerships in relationship to student wellbeing. In this subject students will examine how to improve parental engagement and working cross-sectorally with community agencies and organisations. A visit to a community based organisation will be required.
Intended learning outcomes
- Articulate an informed understanding of the current debates theory and frameworks in regards to parent engagement in schools
- Assess the current research on parent engagement to identify appropriate practices for schools
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary theories in relationship to the development of school-community partnership
- Evaluate the capacity of school to establish effective and coordinated cross-sectoral community partnerships to enhance student wellbeing and learning in educational settings
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 2, 500 word essay on parent engagement, mid semester, (50%)
- 2, 500 word evaluation on the capacity of the students school to work cross-sectorally, end of semester, (50%)
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Vivienne Archdall Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 21 July 2018 to 7 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2018 Census date 17 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 2 November 2018 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Master of Education (Student Wellbeing) - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 February 2024