Course overview
This course develops understanding of dominant historical discourses in the field of early childhood education, and introduces multiple perspectives on theory, research and practice as alternative discourses and pedagogical approaches.
- Historical Overview
- Theoretical Perspectives
- Contemporary Issues and Practice
Course learning outcomes
- Extend existing understandings of childhood taking into account how these understandings developed at different historical periods
- Critically analyse the historical development of understandings of childhood, how we know about children, and how these understandings resonate in contemporary Australian contexts
- Identify contemporary theories that have shaped and continue to shape understandings of children and childhood, diversity, difference and inclusivity
- Apply critical, post-structural, feminist and post-human theoretical understandings to critically analyse, reflect and design inclusive professional practice in early childhood care and education settings
- Apply knowledge of contemporary theories to respond to contemporary issues in early childhood education concerning equity and social inclusion
Availability
Class details
Magill
Class number 23006
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 0
Class number 23007
Section TU02
Size 27
Available 9
Class number 23008
Section TU03
Size 27
Available 0
Class number 23009
Section TU04
Size 27
Available 24
Class number 23971
Section TU05
Size 27
Available 16
Class number 23972
Section TU06
Size 27
Available 20
Class number 23973
Section TU07
Size 27
Available 23
Mawson Lakes
Class number 23010
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 10
Class number 23011
Section TU02
Size 27
Available 9
Class number 23012
Section TU03
Size 27
Available 24
Class number 23013
Section TU04
Size 27
Available 20
Class number 23974
Section TU05
Size 27
Available 24
Class number 23975
Section TU06
Size 27
Available 20
Class number 23976
Section TU07
Size 27
Available 12
Online
Class number 20238
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 0
Class number 30916
Section 02OL
Size 30
Available 0
Class number 30917
Section 03OL
Size 30
Available 0
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