edu4fcp family community perspectives
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EDU4FCP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject positions the early childhood educator as an agent of diversity and inclusion. Teachers need to work with other teachers, support staff, families and children to ensure that every learner has the right to learn in a way that is appropriate for his or her own needs regardless of his or her gender, race language, ethnicity or learning challenges. In this subject Early Childhood teachers learn strategies to understand what inclusive practice means and how best to work with families and community to empower young children in their care.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Masters
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Diversity and inclusion in early childhood: An introduction | Recommended | Devarakonda, C. (2013) | SAGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognise that inclusive practice is required for all dimensions of learning and development.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Develop and implement strategies to include ESL learners and their families in teaching programs.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Demonstrate an understanding of diversity in Australia, incorporating multicultural and Indigenous perspectives.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Week 09-21, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Masters
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online tasks | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| ESL teaching resource | 30 | 02 | |
| Newsletter article | 30 | 03 | |
| Personal reflection | 20 | 01, 03 |