Linking School and Community

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

170 hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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A study of contemporary theories and models of school-home, school-community partnerships and cross-sectoral practice; critical perspectives on concept of community.

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

There are two assessment components:

• One assignment of 1,000 words (20 per cent) due mid semester
• One 4,000 word assignment (80 per cent) due end of semester

There are two hurdle requirements:

• Completion of an on site visit (after Day 3) to a selected Community Agency relevant to their school context. Guideline Questions are provided to structure the visit and discussion with Agency staff and field notes are required to be taken.The visit will normally entail being at the Agency for an hour minimum.
• Using the knowledge gained on this field visit students are required to prepare a 10 minute presentation on the work of the agency and the potential for collaboration between the school and the agency. This presentation is shared in class, in groups of 6/7 organised around specific wellbeing services

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• 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.