465-422 CTP41P Inclusive Curriculum

CTP31P and CTP32P or equivalent

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 children.

Essays and assignments totalling 4000 words.