Subject description
This subject will critically examine historical and comparative perspectives of early childhood education, including alternate pedagogies, curriculum approaches, teaching methods and strategies. Elements of early childhood education such as the changing roles of children and families in learning, schooling and childrearing practices in different historical and societal contexts will be … For more content click the Read More button below.
A focus on the skills and execution of historical research will be established through assessment tasks, with students demonstrating initiative and responsibility for their own professional learning and decision making.
Equivalence
EYFE302 - Historical and Philosophical Perspectives In Early Years Education
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Identify some of the major theorists, activists and philosophers of early childhood education and evaluate their major contribution to the field of early childhood education and care.
2.
Develop an understanding of historical research methodology and use initiative to apply the techniques in planning and undertaking a historical research project
3.
Identify and articulate the main influences of change within various aspects of early years education and services in Australia
4.
Critically assess accounts of the history of early childhood education with respect to curriculum approaches and teaching methods.
5.
Engage with questions of philosophy, ethics and practice from different historical perspectives.