The social context of early childhood services
Associate Professor E Mellor
First semester * Clayton/Peninsula
This subject explores the interrelationship between economic and social factors and the development of services for young children in Australia. Three periods critical in the development of early childhood services will be considered, namely 1880-1910; 1935-45 and 1970-1990. Particular attention will be paid to the interrelated responses of the public and private sectors during these periods with regard to the establishment, funding and administration of early childhood education, health and welfare services. Students will be able to choose a particular service or issue for in-depth study.
Assessment
Seminar presentation: 20% * Written (4000 words): 80%
Prescribed texts
Mellor E J Stepping stones: The development of early childhood services in Australia HJB, 1990
Recommended texts
Lambert B (ed) Changing faces: The early childhood profession in Australia AECA, 1992
Mellor E J and Coombe K (eds) Issues in early childhood services: Australian perspectives WCB International Publishing, 1994
Spodek B and Saracho O N (eds) Issues in early childhood education Teachers College Press, 1991