EDUC6159

School and Community Partnerships to Improve Boys' and Girls' Outcomes

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

WebLearn GradSchool	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

This course will explore theoretical and conceptual aspects of developing positive school and community partnerships and discuss the benefits of partnerships for the educational outcomes of boys and girls. The course will also examine the practical issues associated with establishing and maintaining good relationships between a school and its community, through case studies of best practice.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:
1. have explored the literature related to the benefits to students of community engagement and school-community partnerships.
2. have developed an understanding of processes and skills required to successfully build school community partnerships.
3. have explored practical strategies and resources that could form the basis for partnerships between schools and communities.
4. have critically reflected on personal beliefs and professional responsibilities that impact on community engagement.

Content

This course will be in four modules which will cover the following topics:

Module 1: The Social Context of Schooling
Module 2: The Place of Gender in Family, Community, and School Partnerships
Module 3: The Outcomes of Family, Community, and School Partnerships
Module 4: Models of Practice for Developing and Maintaining Family, Community, and School Partnerships

Replacing Course(s)

EDUC 6013

Transition

Not Applicable

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

This course is for qualified teachers.

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based
Distance Learning : Paper Based

Teaching Methods

Integrated Learning

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Written Assignment 1: a written assignment examining theoretical perspectives and benefits of school-community partnerships (2000 words 30%)
Essays / Written Assignments	Written Assignment 2: a written assignment examining the local context and issues related to school-community partnerships and a proposed action plan to develop school-community partnerhships (3000 words 40%)
Other: (please specify)	Blackboard postings and responses to questions and problems on topics to be determined by the Lecturer (30 %)

Contact Hours

Integrated Learning: for 26 hour(s) per Term for Full Term

Timetables