History of Childhood

•    Where you set out the aims and purposes of the report
•    Give a brief outline of the particular topic that you are looking at
•    Explain briefly why you think the issue you are looking at is important

1.    Demonstrate knowledge of differences/similarities between the experience and nature of childhood as between historical periods (taking gender and social class differences into account where appropriate) [LO A] 2.    Explain the nature of and changes in the rights of children in relation to the people interviewed for the project – considering the roles of government, law, tradition and moral codes in shaping childhood for the interviewees [LO B] 3.    Reflect on your own values and attitudes and experience in relation to changes in the nature and social constitution of childhood for the interviewees [LO E] 4.    Present knowledge, ideas and viewpoints on the subject of childhood [LO F] 5.    Manage the learning process in relation to the oral history project, including setting own targets for the completion of the project and taking responsibility for its organisation [LO G] 6.    Identify and collect relevant information efficiently and effectively and organise it into academic products in assignment (Report) form [LO H] LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1- Understand the key theoretical concerns and conceptual issues underpinning studies on the history of childhood (A1)
2-  Have knowledge of differences, similarities and (dis)continuities between the experience and nature of childhood as between (and/or running through) historical periods – taking gender differences into account in all cases (A3)
3-  Have some knowledge of the nature of childhood as between different countries (in the 20th century) and different social classes and cultures – taking gender differences into account (A4, A5)
4-  Analyse concepts, theories and perspectives on childhood in historical context (B1, B2, B3, B4)
5-  Demonstrate effective communication and engagement with participants in the context of an oral history project (B2, B5)
6-  Apply knowledge of differing social constructions of childhood through time – with reference to gender and social class (B2, B3)
7-  Reflect on their own values, attitudes and experience in relation to changes in the nature and social constitution of ‘childhood’ (B6)
8-  Utilise research skills involved in oral history (B2, B3)
9-     Communication skills: Express, discuss and present knowledge, ideas and viewpoints orally and in writing on the subject of childhood (C2)
10- Manage the learning process: in relation to the oral history project, including setting their own targets for the completion of the project and taking responsibility for its organisation (C1, C4, C5, C6)
11-     Information skills: identify and collect relevant information efficiently and effectively and organise it into academic products in assignment form (C4, C6)