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Learning, Development and Culture 2

75202

  • Level 6
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Course duration: 18 weeks
  • Workload - Approximately 12 hours per week
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In this course you will examine the contextualised nature of learning and development and the socio-political contexts in which key theories foundational to early childhood education were formed. You will also learn to analyse the impact of differing abilities, home situations, socio-economic backgrounds, and linguistic and cultural diversities on young children’s enculturation. There is a focus on teaching strategies and approaches to support children’s home languages and cultures in multi-cultural early childhood settings.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • Examine and critique the historical, cultural, social and political contexts in which key development theories informing early childhood education were formed 
  • Demonstrate a sound knowledge of socio-cultural approaches and concepts in relation to the learning, socialisation and enculturation of young children
  • Discuss in depth theoretical approaches and strategies for working with children with differing abilities and from a range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of language acquisition including the maintenance of cultural heritages
  • Discuss in depth the role of family, culture and community in early language acquisition and the implications of linguistic and cultural diversity for early childhood education.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed

Textbooks

There is a textbook required for this course. Visit our textbook page for more information.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

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