edu1cct childhood contemporary times
CHILDHOOD IN CONTEMPORARY TIMES
EDU1CCT
2016
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.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGenevieve Johnson
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 | Lifespan Development | Prescribed | Santrock, John. W. (2014) | McGraw-Hill Education |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain a range of historical developmental perspectives and issues relating to childhood in contemporary times.
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and online activities
02. Recognise each child as an individual who is developing intellectually, physically, emotionally, morally, socially and psychologically.
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate knowledge of child development and the importance of the adult role in scaffolding and supporting the child.
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGenevieve Johnson
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Child Study (equiv. to 1,500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Online learning tasks (equiv. to 1,000 words) | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| Research Task | 30 | 01 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKymberley Barbary
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Child Study (equiv. to 1,500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Online learning tasks (equiv. to 1,000 words) | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| Research Task | 30 | 01 |