Course Number:
ECS *4020 (EC DC Program)
Course Name:
Child Care and Public Policy
Other Course Description or Assignment Information:
This course focuses on public policies that influence the nature and effectiveness of programs and services for young children and their families. Students are exposed to the range of factors that influence social policy development and the respective roles of the federal, provincial/territorial and municipal governments. The course examines the history of policies affecting early childhood education and care and related services in Canada and in Ontario and provides students with the tools to critically examine how current policies and their implementation affect children, parents, women, child care professionals, and communities. The course includes both international and inter-provincial comparisons. Students are encouraged to consider how they can play a constructive role in policy change as professionals and as engaged citizens. - Final exam, if required, will be held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto) - To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course, please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines
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