EAD710 - Global Childhood Context

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Subject Title
Global Childhood Context

Subject Description
As future practitioners, it is imperative that students gain a thorough understanding of childhood from a global perspective. This course will focus on normal developmental processes which occur in children of different cultures with special emphasis on how childhood is viewed globally. Not only will students learn about the research on children and families in traditional western cultures, but will also, through selected readings and lectures, be exposed to research from around the world. Students will be exposed to the political, economic, social and cultural events impacting childhood

Credit Status
EAD 710 is a required subject in the Bachelor of Child Development.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:




LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion, the student is able to:

1.Critically review historical contributions to the development of concepts and interpretation of globalization.

2.Critique ideas and examine cultural identity and self identity.

3.Identify and define basic concepts of science, principles of research and development, and be able to critically evaluate research.

4.Make judgments related to appropriate method of positive development of children.

5.Compare and contrast the behaviour of groups of children from different cultures confronted with the same challenge, problem or situation.

6.Identify current political, economic, social and cultural events which impact on childhood.

7.Advocate for children and their families.

8.Compare international child care, and service models for children and their families.

9.Recognize the importance of quality childhood on the economic development and prosperity of a community or region.

10.Apply principles of the United Nations The Convention on the Rights of the Child to advocate for children.

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