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    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 ( NZD ) $937.50
    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, michael.gaffney@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff
    Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Michael Gaffney (Dunedin)
    Other staff: Meredith Kelly (Southland)
    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.
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    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

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 14:00-15:50 29-34, 40-42
    Thursday 11:00-12:50 29-34, 40-42

    Semester 2

    Location
    Invercargill
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 13:00-14:50 29-33, 40-41
    Thursday 13:00-14:50 29-33, 40-41
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