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Leadership in Early Childhood: Social Policies and Social Systems - ECH417

This unit examines the influence of Australian social policy and social systems on the lives of young children and families; and explores the prevailing socioeconomic, 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
When Offered:

X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2 (On-campus dates: 27 September)

Staff Contact(s): Ms Sandra Cheeseman
Prerequisites:

ECH425 or admission to GDipEarlyChildhood or BTeach (BS) or BTeach(0-5) Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): ECH453
Unit Designation(s):

Social Science

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Institute of Early Childhood

Faculty of Human Sciences

Timetable Information

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