Contemporary Early Childhood Education - DFM5130

Assessment 1: Written plan

Plan of presentation discussed with tutorAgreement of assignment topic with tutorSubmission of outline plan of assignment which will be discussed with the tutor.

Written plan

Assessment 1: Presentation

An individual presentation (equivalent to 2000 words) which outlines and evaluates the role of the state in early childhood education. It will be presented to peers and the discussion will be assessed. It should consider how the role of the state has underpinned and developed the principles and curricula of early childhood education.

Presentation

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

A report of 2500 words that explores a specific contemporary early childhood issue and its impact on an aspect of child development, including links to early education policy and curricula.

Written Assignment 

<p>This module introduces you to key concepts and sociological theories examining the purpose of early childhood education. Firstly, it examines contemporary issues around social justice, such as poverty and inequality, and how the state responds through early childhood education policy and legislation. Your understanding will be examined through an individual presentation that represents 50% of the overall marks. You will then investigate key contemporary issues within early childhood education, such as the value of play, digital technology and the family. You will be invited to explore one of these contemporary issues in an assignment worth 50% of the total marks.</p>

School of Education and Professional Development

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DFM5130 - Contemporary Early Childhood Education

Contemporary Early Childhood Education

Analyse the basic principles of early childhood education to study specific examples of social differentiation and social injustice.

Investigate the role of the State in addressing contemporary social issues through early childhood education.

Understands key concepts and terms (e.g. structure and agency, social justice, universal inclusive practice) used in analysis of relationship between child development and early education policy and legislation. 

Articulate a specific contemporary issue to illustrate the relationship between the basic principles of early childhood curricula and an aspect of child development.

Evaluate the role of the state in providing a curriculum framework for addressing social issues, such as poverty and inequality through early childhood education.

Demonstrates analysis of early childhood education and the impact on child development.