11636 (v.2) Ed 413 - Families and Society in Australia
| Area: | Department of Education |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Social and cultural changes, structural adjustment and micro-economic reform, increases in family dislocation. Nature of schools populations, response to changes in economic, social and technological aspects of society and changes in parent participation. At risk children, family education and support programs, early intervention and blending various types and levels of early education programs. Local studies of relationships between families and school personnel with an emphasis on catering for diversity in mainstream educational practice. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood the relationship between families and the education system. Explored possible educational responses to specific family-education issues. Applied understandings about families and their relationship to educational institutions to your philosophy and ongoing professional practices. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Clarke, P. (1994). Developing Multi-Cultural Perspectives in Early Childhood. Richmond, FKA Multicultural Resource Centre. Morgan, E.L. (1989). Talking With Parents When Concerns Come Up. Young Children, pp 44 (2), 52-56. Rockwell, R.E. (1996). Parents and Teachers as Partners: Issues and Challenges. Fort Worth, Harcourt. Stipek, D., Rosenblatt, L. and Di Rocco, L. (1994). Making Parents your Allies. Young Children, pp 49 (3), 4-9. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Group Presentation 1 : 30%, Group Presentation 2 : 30%, Journal 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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