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ECH326: Children, Families and Communities in a Diverse Society

This unit examines the contexts of childhood, family conditions, neighbourhood, environmental contexts and social policies, and identifies the implications for early childhood professionals and school practitioners. Theoretical approaches to the study of families are explored, along with issues for children related to the structural and cultural diversity of families in Australia. Interconnections between children, families and communities are examined along with implications for practice.

Credit Points: 3
Contact Hours: 3
When Offered:

D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year

X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (Session Dates: 27-28 September)

Staff Contact(s): Rebecca Andrews
Prerequisites:

24cp or admission to BTeach(BS) or BTeach(0-5)

Corequisites:

NCCW(s):
Unit Designation(s):

Social Science

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Institute of Early Childhood

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