Contemporary Child in the Family and Community

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This course is an overview of inclusive early childhood education focusing on the child in the context of contemporary families and communities. Through theoretical frameworks such as multiculturalism, critical theory, and sociocultural theory, candidates will explore diverse historical, political, social, and economic perspectives on contemporary families with young children, including issues of access and equity within early childhood services and systems. Attention will be given to understanding racial, socioeconomic, structural, linguistic and faith diversity, as well as exceptionalities in the child, family, and community contexts and how early childhood systems respond to these trends.