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Family and Community Contexts of Early Childhood - ABEC215

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
When Offered:

2015 - Next offered in 2015

Staff Contact(s): Early childhood staff
Prerequisites:

12cp and admission to BTeach(ECS) Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): ABEC210, ECH326
Unit Designation(s):
Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Institute of Early Childhood

Faculty of Human Sciences

Timetable Information

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