ECED 531 Young Children as Citizens: Global Perspectives on Rights

Explore the history and diverse meanings of children’s rights, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, through a global and culturally inclusive lens. Develop a deeper understanding of how young children can be viewed as citizens with rights to access, participate in, and contribute to their communities in meaningful and equitable ways. Learners will consider policies and strategies to support a rights perspective in early childhood settings and develop their own applications.