465-403 CTP41 Inclusive Curriculum

465-305 CTP31 and 465-306 CTP32, or equivalent

Practicum 4

This subject will explore the relationships between children's learning and approaches to equity and social justice commonly used in the early childhood curriculum. It will use research concerning the impact of race, cultural background, gender, class and disability on young children's educational experiences to introduce students to current debates about equity and social justice in the early childhood curriculum. In particular, students will focus on the debate surrounding the equity implications of the educational goals and practices of developmentally appropriate practice. This will serve as a background against which students will critically evaluate their own curriculum discourses and will be introduced to skills in designing and evaluating inclusive curriculum for young child.

Essays and assignments totalling 4000 words.