Early childhood teachers are potentially leaders in the sector. Leadership requires social and political awareness, and confidence to access and critique current philosophical, political and educational trends. Early childhood teachers also have a professional responsibility to advocate for the development and well-being of young children and families, the advancement of the profession, and for government policies that support a system of equitable, quality early childhood education. To prepare for these responsibilities students will critically analyse national and international approaches to early childhood education, and explore conceptualisations of advocacy and activism in action.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Education |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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144 credit points including EDEC3010 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Marianne Fenech, marianne.fenech@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Jennifer Ribarovski, jennifer.ribarovski@sydney.edu.au |