EDF5777 Child in context
Faculty of Education
EDF5777 Child in context is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs EDF5610 and EDF5611.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5777
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5777
No unit lists EDF5777 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Overview
In this unit, you will reflect on a range of contemporary perspectives of the child in context, with an emphasis on how contextual and environmental factors inform and shape discourses of ‘the child’ within early childhood education. As a professional in the field, you will explore the range of contextual, environmental and bioecological factors which may impact on pedagogical decisions and approaches based on understandings of the child in context and the implications this has on understanding of the child’s learning and development. Among these contextual factors, you may explore contemporary issues such as family structures, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and socio-economic backgrounds, with a view to examining the learning and teaching implications. This will include, considering policy trends in relation to these contemporary issues, and in particular, policy discourse and its positioning of the child in context. You will also consider the influence of the media and the impact on the child in context. This will be facilitated through an examination of the research within early childhood education, assisting you to develop a holistic and accurate perspective of the context. At its core, this unit will focus on contextual elements which contribute and influence the development of the child.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Research plan (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Research project (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate an understanding of knowledge related to contemporary dialogue in early childhood education, with a focus on the changes with regard to context and environment
- 2
interact with the significant contemporary theories in order to advance understanding of both methodology and research approaches with regard to early childhood contexts
- 3
utilise theoretical knowledge to critically evaluate and analyse research in the field of early childhood education, while independently evaluating policy and practice that influence learning environments
- 4
consider the range of environmental factors which could influence early childhood development, while reflecting on how these factors are accommodated into learning programs
- 5
communicate your understanding and awareness of early childhood contexts, through the appropriate crafting of academic discourse for a particular audience, context and purpose
- 6
apply your knowledge and skill of early childhood contexts in relation to child development, through the execution of independent research focusing on development and learning.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
A. Clayton enrolment
• 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities, 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
OR
• 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study^
^ International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this scheduled learning delivery mode
B. Kaplan enrolment
• 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered synchronously on campus and/or online via regular directed learning activities, 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via synchronous and/or asynchronous directed learning activities and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Where it fits
EDF5777 is part of 1 area of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Gloria Quinones Goytortua
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Gloria Quinones Goytortua
Common questions
When is EDF5777 offered?
In 2024, EDF5777 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5777?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5777 have an exam?
No. EDF5777 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF5777?
EDF5777 is part of Early childhood education.