edu1cct childhood contemporary times
CHILDHOOD IN CONTEMPORARY TIMES
EDU1CCT
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine child development from a holistic perspective in the context of a changing world. Students explore genetic and environmental forces which shape this unique pattern of growth and development in the context of educational practices. Students study the history and philosophies of child development, current research and the practical application of developmental knowledge.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Childhood, First Australasian Edition | Prescribed | Hoffnung, M., Hoffnung, R.J., Seifert, K.L., Burton Smith, R & Hine, A (2010) | JOHN WILEY & SONS (FOR BENDIGO CAMPUS STUDENTS ONLY) |
| Readings | Education Psychology for learning and teaching | Prescribed | Krause, Kerri-Lee et al (2007) | THOMSON, AUSTRALIA (FOR MILDURA CAMPUS STUDENTS ONLY) |
| Readings | Child Development (8th ed) | Recommended | Berk, L.E (2003) | MASSACHUSETTS: ALLYN & BACON |
| Readings | Development Profiles (6th Edition)Pre-birth through twelve | Recommended | Allen, K.E. & Marotz, L.R (2010) | BELMONT, CENGAGE LEARNING |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Developmental Child Study (equiv. to 1,500 words) | 40 | |
| Online learning tasks (equiv. to 1,000 words) | 30 | |
| Research Task | 30 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Neal
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Developmental Child Study (equiv. to 1,500 words) | 40 | |
| Online learning tasks (equiv. to 1,000 words) | 30 | |
| Research Task | 30 |