Course - Childhood, Education and Well-Being with a Particular Focus on Africa - BARN2002
Childhood, Education and Well-Being with a Particular Focus on Africa
About
About the course
Course content
The course presents perspectives on childhood, everyday life and learning in a cross-cultural perspective, with a particular emphasis on countries in Africa. Learning related to children's participation in everyday life activities such as work and play will be emphasised. Rights to education, schooling and formal education in a life-long perspective will be discussed. Gender, and the role of education to enhance well-being and reduction of poverty for all will be included.
Learning outcome
The main objectives of the course are to provide students with knowledge of:
* Childhood, everyday life and learning.
* Right to education in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the African Charter on Children's Rights and Welfare.
* Early childhood education and care.
* Gender perspectives on schooling and well-being.
Learning methods and activities
Total lecture hours: ca. 20 hours.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.
Subject areas
- Childhood Studies
- Education
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
- Ida Marie Lyså
- Sophia Chanyalew Kassa