EDF6642

Contexts for Childhood (12 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Professor M Fleer

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Evening)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Evening)

Synopsis: In this unit students will critique the constructions of childhood and children across cultures and historical periods. In particular, students will deconstruct the images of the child found in the local, national and international literature, curriculum, and teaching programs and their associated environments. In drawing upon contemporary learning theories students will analyse the relationship between the contexts created for children and the beliefs held about children within the particular communities under study. Students will be encouraged to apply these new understandings to their work with young children and/or explore the possibilities for new curriculum design

Assessment: Field trip and critique (equivalent 2400 words): 40% + structured journal and presentation of paper on-line or at a conference/in tutorials 60%: (equivalent 3600 words)

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week