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EDF6641 - The social and political contexts of early childhood12 points, SCA Band 0, 0.250 EFTSLPostgraduate Faculty of EducationLeader: Ms M HammerOffered
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Evening) SynopsisUnit will analyse the relationship between the political, economic and social factors influencing contemporary early childhood education and care. An examination of national and international developments in policy, practice and research. The construction and reconstruction of early childhood education and care will be critiqued using a range of theoretical perspectives. Knowledge construction and its ratification within and external to the profession will be considered. Cross-cultural perspectives and global developments will be explored in relation to local enactments of policy and practice and insights into future orientations for early childhood education and care will be constructed Objectives
As a result of participating in this unit students will gain opportunities to:
Assessment
Seminar or conference presentation and paper (4800 words): 60% Contact hours3 hours per week |