The Image of the Child

Unit code: ECE4003 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Nicholson
Online Real Time
ECE2003 - History, Philosophy and Early Childhood Education
ECE3007 - Practice in Partnership 4
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

In this unit students will engage deeply with the construction of the child, childhood and early childhood education. Students will understand how these conceptualisations have changed over time and across place. Students will critically reflect on the image of the child in the Australian and global context and analyse the positioning of early childhood education in society. The unit will equip students with the ability to discuss the concept of the child, childhood and early childhood education from a sociological perspective.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Examine historical, societal and political changes in early childhood education in Australia and worldwide;
  2. Critically reflect on the changing nature of childhood, the image of the child and the role of the early childhood workforce;
  3. Develop a deep understanding of early childhood education and children from a sociological perspective, considering the roles of culture and history

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 30%
The image of the child through time and place
Assessment type: Essay
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Grade: 30%
The social construction of childhood
Assessment type: Journal
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Grade: 40%
Reflective journal entries on understanding of key concepts

Required reading

Links to relevant texts will be available via VU collaborate.

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