Subject description
This subject focuses on the family and community contexts of childhood. Theoretical approaches to the study of families are explored, along with issues for children related to the structural and cultural diversity of families in Australia. Contexts of childhood, family conditions, neighbourhood, environmental contexts and social policies are examined with … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
EYCC302 - Contexts of Development:Interconnections Betw Child,Family & Community
Tutorial enrolment
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Teaching staff
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Lecturers
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Develop an understanding of the broad theoretical approaches to the study of families, including ecological theory, family life cycle approaches, and theories of risk and resilience.
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Develop a detailed knowledge of the diversity of families in terms of structure and cultural background, language and communication, and belief systems and understand how these differences influence parenting and links to the community.
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Have a detailed knowledge of contemporary issues concerning children and families, issues such as divorce, the role of the extended family, child abuse and neglect, removal of children, substitute care and community violence.
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Have an understanding and knowledge of the range of formal and informal supports available to families with young children.
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Be able to find relevant information about families, communities and early childhood services from a range of sources including the library, newspapers and electronic sources.
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Identify bias, differences between fact and opinion and omissions in information; consider information from a variety of perspectives; as well as the usefulness, accuracy, reliability and validity of information.