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Early Childhood in Australia: The Social Context - ECH126
This unit encourages students to develop knowledge of the social factors that affect children and their families. It takes a multidisciplinary approach to examine the effects of social class, gender, ethnicity, media, schooling, law and politics. Links between contemporary aspects of Australian society and optimal outcomes for children are examined with a particular focus on the concept of life chances. It encourages students to reflect on the values, priorities and aspirations of the society which constructs both privilege and inequality for its citizens. The students go beyond their own understandings and become socially aware through examining these social constructs.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Ms Belinda Davis |
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| NCCW(s): | ABEC112 |
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| Unit Type: | People unit |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Institute of Early Childhood Faculty of Human Sciences |
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