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Critically examines the political, ideological, policy and professional context of early childhood education in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

About this paper

Paper title Politics, Policy and the Profession
Subject Education
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,053.30
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
EDPR 202 and EDPR 301
Limited to
BTchg
Notes
Early Childhood Education students only.
Contact

Dr Michael Gaffney

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Michael Gaffney (Dunedin)
Other staff: Meredith Kelly (Invercargill)

Teaching Arrangements

This paper is taught on the Dunedin and Southland campuses.

Textbooks

Compulsory Texts:

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Develop an understanding of key aspects of policy, administration and management in early childhood education settings
  • Critically examine the social, political, economic, ideological and cultural issues impacting on the practice of early childhood teachers
  • Critically evaluate professionalism in early childhood

Overview

Critically examines the political, ideological, policy and professional context of early childhood education in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

About this paper

Paper title Politics, Policy and the Profession
Subject Education
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
EDPR 202 and EDPR 301
Limited to
BTchg
Notes
Early Childhood Education students only.
Contact

Dr Michael Gaffney

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Michael Gaffney (Dunedin)
Other staff: Dr Meredith Kelly (Invercargill)

Teaching Arrangements

This paper is taught on the Dunedin and Southland campuses.

Textbooks

Required texts:

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Develop an understanding of key aspects of policy, administration and management in early childhood education settings.
  • Critically examine the social, political, economic, ideological and cultural issues impacting the practice of early childhood teachers.
  • Critically evaluate professionalism in early childhood.
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