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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
EDU1CAD
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to theories ranging from a cognitive, physical, emotional, moral, social and psychological perspective in the context of contemporary classrooms with the intent of understanding how children learn and develop. Lectures and tutorials will aim to apply key psychological principles to educational contexts as a means to demonstrate how an understanding of learning processes and develop can inform teaching practice.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSteven Stolz
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Only available to students enrolled in the following courses: EBTP - Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), EBTS - Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), EBOCE - Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education, EBTOCE - Bachelor of Teaching (Outreach and Community Education), AZAAE - Bachelor of Arts/Arts Education, SZSSE - Bachelor of Science/Science Education, EBESB - Bachelor of Educational Studies (Bendigo), EBES - Bachelor of Educational Studies (Bundoora)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects EDU1CCT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Educational Psychology (4th Edition) | Prescribed | Duchesne et al., 2013 | CENGAGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and explain the individual differences of each child as a product of their unique cognitive, physical, emotional, moral, social and psychological developmental experiences in the context of the contemporary classroom, particularly in relation to how children learn and develop.
- Activities:
- 1, 2 and 3
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse case studies as a means identify and explain the individual differences of each child as a product of their unique cognitive, physical, emotional, moral, social and psychological developmental experiences.
- Activities:
- 1, 2 and 3
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Research and evaluate a range of psychological theories of child and adolescent development through a process of comparing and integrating information, and making judgments about their adequacy.
- Activities:
- 1, 2 and 3
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Stolz
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.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Research assignment | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| 2. Case study analysis | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| 3. Online quizzes and reflections | 20 | 01 |