edu2cd child devel baby to toddler
CHILD DEVELOPMENT: BABY TO TODDLER
EDU2CD
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore physical, social, emotional, creative and cognitive development from pre-natal to toddlers. Students will investigate research and theory relating to development in the first few years of life.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU1CCT
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 | Infants, toddlers, and caregivers: A curriculum of respectful, responsive care and education | Prescribed | Gonzalez-Mena, J. & Widmeyer Eyer, D. (2015) | 10TH ED, NEW YORK: MCGRAW HILL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify the stages of emerging development from birth to toddlerhood and the role of the educator in scaffolding development
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and online activities
02. Provide clear explanations of the key environmental and genetic factors which contribute to optimum pre-natal and child development
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and online activities
03. Explore theories of early development and how primary caregiving is established in the under three age group
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and online activities
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour online learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hour exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Learning Story | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| Online tasks (equivalent to 1200-1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |