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.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Carla Jeffrey
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carla 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Deborah 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 |