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EDECE2001 - Diversity: Children, Families and Communities
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<p>This unit will examine diversity and difference through a range of theoretical lenses. Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) will explore constructed categories such as age, ability, gender, sexuality, disadvantage and ethnicity, and consider how these may impact on children, educators, families and communities. Policies, organizations, resources and teaching practices that honour diversity and support participation for all children will be identified.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Definitions of diversity, difference, prejudice, bias, stereotype, equity and equality<br>
2. Cultural-historical, social constructivist, critical, feminist and post structuralist theories<br>
3. Identity categories including age, ability, gender, sexuality, ethnicity<br>
4. Potential impact of difference for children, families and communities<br>
5. Strengths-based approaches in education<br>
6. Cultural competence<br>
7. Belonging<br>
8. Relevant legislation and policies<br>
9. Anti-bias curriculum<br>
10. Teaching strategies, resources and organisations that support inclusion</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will examine diversity and difference through a range of theoretical lenses. Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) will explore constructed categories such as age, ability, gender, sexuality, disadvantage and ethnicity, and consider how these may impact on children, educators, families and communities. Policies, organizations, resources and teaching practices that honour diversity and support participation for all children will be identified.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Definitions of diversity, difference, prejudice, bias, stereotype, equity and equality<br> 2. Cultural-historical, social constructivist, critical, feminist and post structuralist theories<br> 3. Identity categories including age, ability, gender, sexuality, ethnicity<br> 4. Potential impact of difference for children, families and communities<br> 5. Strengths-based approaches in education<br> 6. Cultural competence<br> 7. Belonging<br> 8. Relevant legislation and policies<br> 9. Anti-bias curriculum<br> 10. Teaching strategies, resources and organisations that support inclusion</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070101 - Teacher Education: Early Childhood
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edece2001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Consider beliefs, prejudices and biases with respect to diversity</p>
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<p>Examine human difference as a social construction and explore issues related to equity for children, families and communities from minority groups</p>
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<p>Explore a range of theories to critique and analyse existing views and practices in relation to diversity and difference</p>
K4
<p>Consider the role of teachers in supporting a sense of belonging and participation for all children</p>
S1
<p>Articulate awareness of personal prejudices and biases and how these may impact on teaching practices</p>
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<p>Evaluate resources and teaching strategies for an anti-bias curriculum</p>
A1
<p>Develop effective strategies to support belonging and participation for all children and families</p>
A2
<p>Utilise resources and organisations that would support a sense of belonging for children and families in minority groups in early childhood education</p>
Assessment
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<p>Critically reflect on personal views on human difference from an education perspective</p>
<p>Reflection</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, S1
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<p>Explain diversity and difference, using theory to discuss challenges and possibilities for children, families and communities in the context of early childhood education</p>
<p>Academic Essay</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
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<p>Select and research a constructed category of difference. Discuss potential barriers to belonging and participation in early childhood education and identify teaching strategies, resources and organizations that would support an anti-bias curriculum.</p>
<p>Case Study</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K2, K4, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070101 - Teacher Education: Early Childhood
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edece2001">View unit fees</a>
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