Childhood, Education and Well-Being with a Particular Focus on Africa

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.

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.

Total lecture hours: ca. 20 hours.