Overview

This topic addresses the interface between early childhood education and care with the lives of children and families in diverse contexts. Through case studies of early childhood educators working effectively in partnership with diverse families and a range of agencies, the topic develops an understanding of the social constructions of … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Assist pre‐service teachers to develop an understanding of the social construction of families and childhoods
  • Introduce pre‐service teachers to the concept of family‐centred, strengths‐based practice in early childhood settings 
  • Enable pre‐service teachers to critically analyse a wide variety of resources and approaches for working in partnership with families to enhance learning opportunities for young children, including those with special rights

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Elaborate upon how educators gather, form and critique knowledge of families and childhoods
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Discuss the contemporary issues affecting families and young children and the implications these have for early childhood educators working within an equity and social justice framework
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Articulate a family‐centred, strengths‐based approach to working in partnership with parents and other agencies in early childhood settings

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