2009 Course Handbook
ECH417: Leadership in Early Childhood: Social Policies and Social Systems
This unit examines the influence of Australian social policy and social systems on the lives of young children and families; explores the prevailing socio-economic, industrial and political framework within which services are planned, funded and operated. Attention is given to current State, national and international policy trends to assist students to gain an understanding of the context in which they will work as advocates, teachers and leaders in early childhood.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (On Campus session: 25 September) |
| Staff Contact: | Ms Sandra Cheeseman |
| Prerequisites: | ECH425 or admission to GDipEarlyChildhood or BTeach (BS) |
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| Unit Designations: | Social Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Institute of Early Childhood |