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5203ECS-SEP-MTP
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with opportunities to explore global inequalities and unequal childhoods in a range of countries. Students will examine complexities of children’s’ lives globally using key theories and concepts including sociological, philosophical, political-economic and post-colonial theory. This module will enable students to contest and problematize globalised discourses of children’s lives with reference to rights, participation and policy.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Evaluate the political, social, cultural, economic and historical contexts that affect children’s lives and well-being in a range of countries.
2.
Compare key theories and concepts relating to children's lives.
3.
Appraise international research on global inequalities and unequal childhoods.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Students will explore a range of topic content that will include, but not be limited to the following:
Political, economic, social, cultural, historical and technological contexts of children’s lives.
Key theories and concepts under pinning early childhood studies
Global events and impacts on children and their families
Global agendas for children including Sustainable Development Goals
Global issues for children and families
Participation and agency of children and global conventions for rights including UNCRC.
Students will explore a range of topic content that will include, but not be limited to the following:
Political, economic, social, cultural, historical and technological contexts of children’s lives.
Key theories and concepts under pinning early childhood studies
Global events and impacts on children and their families
Global agendas for children including Sustainable Development Goals
Global issues for children and families
Participation and agency of children and global conventions for rights including UNCRC.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to provide you with opportunities to explore global inequalities and unequal childhoods in a range of countries. You will examine complexities of childrens' lives globally using key theories and concepts including sociological, philosophical, political-economic and postcolonial theory. This module will enable you to contest and problematise globalised discourses of childrens' lives with reference to rights, participation and policy.
The aim of this module is to provide you with opportunities to explore global inequalities and unequal childhoods in a range of countries. You will examine complexities of childrens' lives globally using key theories and concepts including sociological, philosophical, political-economic and postcolonial theory. This module will enable you to contest and problematise globalised discourses of childrens' lives with reference to rights, participation and policy.
Additional Information:
The revised benchmark standards (QAA, 2022) for Early Childhood Studies include an evaluation of competing positions in relation to the construction of babies and young children and childhood by different subjects, societal agents, place and culture. This module builds on key perspectives on children and childhood (4204ECS) and embraces the philosophy of Early Childhood Studies by providing a scaffold to support progression to the level 6 core module, 6203ECS, International Approaches; Comparative early childhood education and care. Students will negotiate with the tutor to present an artefact of their choice. Creative responses are welcomed and examples may include the presentation of their research in photography, film, bricolage and / or creative writing.
The revised benchmark standards (QAA, 2022) for Early Childhood Studies include an evaluation of competing positions in relation to the construction of babies and young children and childhood by different subjects, societal agents, place and culture. This module builds on key perspectives on children and childhood (4204ECS) and embraces the philosophy of Early Childhood Studies by providing a scaffold to support progression to the level 6 core module, 6203ECS, International Approaches; Comparative early childhood education and care. Students will negotiate with the tutor to present an artefact of their choice. Creative responses are welcomed and examples may include the presentation of their research in photography, film, bricolage and / or creative writing.