2009 Course Handbook
ECH126: Early Childhood in Australia: The Social Context
This unit takes a multi-disciplinary approach to examine the effects of social class, gender, ethnicity, media, schooling, law and politics on children and families. It also introduces students to the socio-political context of teaching in Australian early childhood settings and schools. It takes a broad approach to enriching students understanding of the processes of Australian Government and the social and political influences that shape Australian society. Students engage with legislation and policy that are pertinent to early childhood settings and schools and begin to investigate the roles and responsibilities or teachers within these contexts.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: 18-19 April) |
| Staff Contact: | Ms Wendy Nolan |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | ECH111 |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Institute of Early Childhood |
Timetable Information
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