Children, Childhood and Society - DMX3030

Assessment 1: Written draft

Critically analyses how children&#39;s holistic development and well-being are supported through policy and legislation.

Written draft

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

A written report on a social issue of interest, critically discussing how this can impact on children’s lives, their development, and critiquing how it is addressed through policy and practice.

Written Assignment

<p>In this module you will explore what childhood means in different social, cultural and historical contexts, from a range of theoretical perspectives. You will consider how social, economic and political factors impact on children’s lives and their later development. You will consider the positioning of children within society and how this can impact on their well-being and safety. You will identify current debates about children’s well-being and holistic development and consider how these are reflected in policy and practice. You will discuss children’s understanding of social and/or cultural issues for example, gender roles and expectations, mental health, prejudice, developing sexuality and sexual identity, and how the voice and autonomy of the child is taken into account in responding to social and/or cultural issues.</p>

School of Education and Professional Development

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DMX3030 - Children, Childhood and Society

Children, Childhood and Society

Examines and critically analyses diversity in the global experience of childhood and child rights.

Critically synthesises theoretical perspectives, themes and research and applies these to contemporary debates with regard to children and society.

Identifies and critically discusses theoretical approaches to understanding childhood and child well-being.

Identifies and evaluates theoretical understandings of early experience and healthy holistic child development.

Critically analyses how children's holistic development and well-being are supported through policy and legislation.

Critically reflects on the diverse nature of modern childhood.