EDUC 474

This course will provide students with an understanding of various social justice frameworks and the complexities of translating them into early childhood care and educational practices. Topics include an examination of social justice issues from an ethical perspective; an assessment of power dynamics and privilege in contemporary and historical societies; and a focus on the relationships between ethics, early childhood care and education and human rights at both theoretical and practical levels. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This course will provide students with an understanding of various social justice frameworks and the complexities of translating them into early childhood care and educational practices. Topics include an examination of social justice issues from an ethical perspective; an assessment of power dynamics and privilege in contemporary and historical societies; and a focus on the relationships between ethics, early childhood care and education and human rights at both theoretical and practical levels.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>EDUC 474 is an approved Self and Society course for Cap Core requirements.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Restricted to all ECCE Degree students until July 20th when registration/waitlisting will open to all CapU program areas .<br/><strong>