The Social and Political Contexts of Early Childhood (12 points)
(EDU)
Leader: Prof M Fleer
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Evening)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Evening)
Synopsis:
Objectives: As a result of participating in this unit students will gain opportunities to: 1. analyse the relationship between the political, economic and social factors influencing contemporary early childhood education and care; 2. critically examine national and international developments in policy, practice and research for early childhood education and care; 3. develop understandings about knowledge construction and its ratification within and external to the profession of early childhood education; 4. consider cross-cultural perspectives and global development in relation to local and regional enactments of policy and practice in early childhood education; and 5. gain new insights into future orientations for early childhood education and care.
Assessment: Seminar or conference presentation and paper (4800 words): 60% + Structured journal (3200 words): 40%
Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
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