Engaging and Assessing Learners (ECP) 4

This subject examines ways in which children (birth to Year 6), childhoods, their families, and communities are constructed in Australian communities and society. This subject will highlight teachers’ professional responsibilities towards children, their families and the community. The focus of this subject is on investigating a strengths-based image of the child, their families, and their communities. Topics include historical and contemporary constructions of the child and childhoods, working with families, equity, inclusion, diversity, policy, curriculum frameworks, ethics, contemporary theories and perspectives, transitions, advocacy, reciprocal relationships with families and communities and professional roles and responsibilities.