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Childhood: Global Perspectives

Name: Childhood: Global Perspectives
Price: 1461 SGD

Training Provider: Singapore University of Social Sciences

Course Reference: TGS-2024047211

S$1,461

About This Course

Examine changes in childhood in relation to societal changes and expectations
Discuss the strengths and limitations of the UNCRC assumptions about young children
Illustrate ways in which childhood is shaped by global and local contexts
Analyse a centre’s curricular and pedagogical choices in relation to childhood diversity and the UNCRC
Propose strategies to include the child’s voice within the centre
Plan learning experiences for children from diverse backgrounds

What You'll Learn

ECE368 is an elective course that focuses on understanding Singapore as a changing society with changing family structures and values that impact on the nature of childhood. The course is framed by a sociological and international perspective and provides a platform for discussing and considering implications for effective and inclusive educational policy and practice in Singapore. Connections are once again made to the UNCRC to explore ways in which Singapore has catered to the best interests of young children through the provision of services, protection of children, and the encouragement of child participation in our society. Direct relevance to pedagogical considerations include, but are not limited to: teacher decisions about materials, curricula topics, language use, time use, routines and care practices, relationship building and collaborations with families, other health and educational professionals that support young children/families, and partnership with primary schools.