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Philosophy, Management and Educational Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care

Postgraduate | CUR-MTEC510 | 2020

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Outline the philosophical ideas that underpin the way Australia approaches early childhood education. Search back through recent history and undercover educational theories, thinkers and practices. Pick apart education policies and procedures.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
13 weeks

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Philosophy, Management and Educational Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. examine how historical and philosophical perspectives have impacted upon early childhood education and care contexts and practices
    2. compare and contrast different beliefs and attitudes about the conception of childhood and towards children throughout the ages
    3. analyse the impact of historical and contemporary social and political transformations on current theory and practice in early childhood education and care
    4. interpret and critique policy and procedure development in the light of current legislative and accountability requirements
    5. critically reflect on leadership implications of the philosophical and historical influences in the contemporary Australian early childhood sector.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Access to Microsoft Office or a unit approved alternative, Access to video creation and editing software

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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