Overview

Critical pedagogies for a changing world explores the key concepts of critical and transformative education - social justice, equity, ecological/social sustainability, identity & values - within the context of the early years. The topic draws on Humanities and Social Sciences knowledge to examine the key theoretical ideas of place, space, … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

The topic aims to:

  • Use critical pedagogical strategies to provide students with opportunities to broaden and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the ethical issues involved in early childhood education in a changing world
  • Examine a repertoire of critical pedagogical approaches to social and environmental education, and how these can be mobilised effectively in early years settings
  • Build skill-levels of students in planning and developing curriculum that promotes more just and inclusive educational environments
  • Support students in analysing the ethical issues presented by a changing world, and developing their own critical and professional approach to these issues
  • Strengthen students' communication and research skills, to help them become skilled practitioners, able to manage complex and sensitive ethical issues, and support children and families from a diversity of backgrounds

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Articulate and justify their pedagogical approach based on a critical analysis of theory and practical experiences
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Understand the key theoretical concepts of this topic, and interpret them within the context of early years education in a global and diverse world
3.
Use a repertoire of theoretically-justifiable planning and evaluation tools which which draw on the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum to engage, enhance, and evaluate young children's learning in regard to social and environmental change
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Understand an educator's personal responsibility in evaluating difficult ethical issues, and the legal and professional frameworks which may guide and delimit this responsibility
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Apply creative and meaningful strategies in response to evolving ethical dilemmas within early years settings

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Assumed knowledge

High level of literacy competency. Computer literacy.