Course Title: Young Children, Education and Society

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Young Children, Education and Society

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

TCHE2552

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

360H Education

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021

Course Coordinator: Julie Carmel

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7804

Course Coordinator Email: julie.carmel@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 220.04.13


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course introduces you to the different approaches that influence children’s growth, development and learning. Students will draw from a range of theories such as developmental, sociocultural, behavioural and others to gain understanding on how children’s values, culture and identities are shaped. You will explore contemporary ideas about children, child-rearing practices, culture, environment and other factors influencing children’s growth, development and learning. Teaching and learning approaches which honour diversity of young children, their families and communities and environmental influences on children are the focus.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • discuss the influence of different approaches including social and cultural contexts on young children.
  • explain how dimensions of difference such as gender, age, class, ethnicity, sexuality, belief systems that will impact children’s growth, knowledge, identities, sense of self and place in the world.
  • critically reflect on personal values, beliefs, culture and experiences in respect to children’s lives within and beyond early childhood educational settings. 
  • design and implement an effective learning environment for children, informed by an understanding of the complex range of different perspectives that influence young children and their learning.
  • select a range of teaching resources and strategies that build upon children’s cultural knowledge and social expertise.
     


You will be assessed on your development of the following program learning outcomes in this course:

  • Engage with diverse learners in a range of educational contexts in order to develop skills and knowledge for flexible and adaptable participation in professional communities of practice.
  • Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking and innovation when identifying and solving problems in diverse educational settings.
  • Work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness and ethical and reflective practice.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of activities both face to face and online such as lectures, tutorials, group and class discussion, group activities and individual research.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program capabilities.

Assessment may include reports, projects and presentations, individually and in groups. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning. You will be able to develop your work in relation to your own specific areas of interest in your professional practice.

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

The Student Charter www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/ summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT University student as well as the responsibilities of the university.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1