2009 Course Handbook
ABEC215: Family and Community Contexts of Early Childhood
This unit examines the concept of a family life cycle and explores some of the major changes that impact upon Australian families with particular emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Specific stresses associated with changes in cycles of family life are addressed. Within the framework of family systems theory, children and families in exceptional circumstances are also considered. Informal and formal family and community support services are examined, and the role of early childhood educators in contributing to this support is explored.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | On campus session |
| When Offered: | X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: Block session - contact Department of Indigenous Studies - Warawara) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett |
| Prerequisites: | ABEC110 or ABEC112 |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | ECH326, ABEC210 |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Institute of Early Childhood |