This course challenges students to appreciate how historical events, demographic trends, political ideologies, jurisdictional responsibilities and global economic and social influences have shaped, and continue to shape public policies and programs that are important to children and families. The course considers current early learning and care policy from a variety of perspectives. Students will examine how issues have been addressed to date throughout Canada and internationally.
This course challenges students to appreciate how historical events, demographic trends, political ideologies, jurisdictional responsibilities and global economic and social influences have shaped, and continue to shape public policies and programs that are important to children and families. The course considers current early learning and care policy from a variety of perspectives. Students will examine how issues have been addressed to date throughout Canada and internationally.
