CHILDHOOD IN CONTEMPORARY TIMES

EDU1CCT

2015

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.

School: School 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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsLifespan Development (AUS) 2E: CHILDHOODPrescribedHoffnung, M., Hoffnung, R.J., Seifert, K.L., Burton Smith, R., Hine, A., Ward, L., & Pause, C. (2013)JOHN WILEY & SONS

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

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

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Genevieve 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 elementComments%ILO*
Developmental Child Study (equiv. to 1,500 words)4001, 02, 03
Online learning tasks (equiv. to 1,000 words)3001, 03
Research Task3001

Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Blended

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 elementComments%ILO*
Developmental Child Study (equiv. to 1,500 words)4001, 02, 03
Online learning tasks (equiv. to 1,000 words)3001, 03
Research Task3001