Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

period is a 2 week block which requires a full time commitment in
a secondary school. During this Professional Practice it is
important that Pre-service Teachers learn to work collaboratively
with Mentor Teachers, University Colleagues and their fellow
students and in a way which makes them an asset to the Mentor
Teachers with whom they are to work and learn.
PPA4250 10 Credit Points
Second Professional Practice
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
PPA4150 First Professional Practice
The second Professional Practice builds on the experiences gained
by Pre-service Teachers in their first Professional Practice. Preservice
Teachers will have opportunities to work with Mentor
Teachers and their classes, to learn and practise essential teaching
skills and critically evaluate and reflect on their own
experiences. Pre-service Teachers should also actively seek to
gain insights into the complex and dynamic inter-relationship
within the teaching–learning situation, and to increase their
knowledge and understanding of the work of secondary teachers
and the culture of secondary schools. This Professional
Practice unit is a 2 week block practice which requires a full time
commitment in a secondary school.
PPA4350 20 Credit Points
Final Professional Practice
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
PPA4250 Second Professional Practice
The Final Practice for the Graduate Diploma of Education
provides the Pre-service Teachers with an opportunity to further
consolidate the connection between theory and practice and build
upon the experiences gained in the Professional Practice program.
Pre-service Teachers plan and prepare appropriate learning
activities suitable to the needs and interests of the students in their
classes. Typically, Pre-service Teachers will teach in both major
and minor areas during this Professional Practice. The unit gives
the Pre-service Teacher the opportunity for continuous teaching
for a longer period of time in a more realistic situation. It provides
the Pre-service Teacher with the opportunity to further acquire
and refine teaching skills, and to function as an autonomous
teacher.
The Final Teaching Practice is a 6 week block practice where
the Pre-service Teacher is required to give a full time commitment
in a secondary school.
PPR4700 15 Credit Points
Business Development
FACULTY OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Prerequisites :
HTE4000 Marketing Principles
HTE4200 Marketing Communications
There is a continual need to develop and grow business; whether
it is your business or your customers’ business. Senior
management and consultants are expected to understand and guide
businesses towards competitive advantage and growth. Within this
unit we look at business development in relation to understanding
external and internal competitive advantage and their relationship
to business growth. External analysis includes customer,
competitive, market and environmental analysis. The Internal
analysis includes performance analysis, services analysis, and an
evaluation of strategic options. The unit also demonstrates how
these areas can be combined to determine growth and future
directions of organisations regardless of size.
PRH5101 20 Credit Points
Men's Health and Prevention
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines the major health issues that confront men and
the effect of ageing. Interventions which can influence men’s
health behaviour are included with a framework for the provision
of a comprehensive preventative health plan for men.
PRH5102 20 Credit Points
Clinical Nutrition Management
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines the biochemical basis of clinical nutrition
management as well as the evidence to support clinical practices.
PRH5103 20 Credit Points
Clinical Lifestyle Management
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines the underlying principles of clinical
application of lifestyle management and its impact on health
outcomes in wellness and illness. It includes models for behaviour
change within a clinical framework.
PRH5106 20 Credit Points
Sexual Health
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit assists the practising clinician to provide preventive
care, contraception and treatment for common sexual health
problems.
PRH5107 20 Credit Points
Preventative Medicine
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines the principles of and the evidence to support a
preventive health approach to promoting wellness and managing
disease. It includes the role of diet, food supplements,
nutraceuticals, exercise and lifestyle changes.
PRH5108 20 Credit Points
Effective Teamwork
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines the concepts underpinning the function of
healthcare teams and considers the factors which contribute to
successful and effective teams. Students are encouraged to
critically analyse their own experience in teams in the clinical
setting and reflect upon strategies to ensure optimal team function.
PRH5111 20 Credit Points
Introduction to Andrology
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines contemporary issues in men's reproductive
health and encompasses topics within the fields of urology, family
planning, endocrinology, cancer and mental health.
PRH5112 20 Credit Points
Ageing in Men's Health
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines the effect of ageing in men and the health
issues which face men throughout their lifespan. It analyses the
biological, physical, psychological and social aspects of ageing.
PRH5221 20 Credit Points
Health and Disease in Women
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit provides a broad overview of health, disease and
wellness in women, going beyond reproductive health. The major
causes of mortality and morbidity in women relate to
cardiovascular disease, cancer and mental illness. This unit
explores the impact of women’s health behaviour and its
implication for improving health care for women.
PRH5222 20 Credit Points
The Life Cycle and Health in Women
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The physical, mental and social wellbeing of women impacts
upon their personal health outcomes as well as that of others in
society. The life cycle of women from childhood to motherhood
and into older age influences the health status their children and
others in the family. This unit examines the relevant health issues
for women throughout the life cycle and the strategies to improve
health outcomes at each stage.
292 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008