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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Lifespan Development (AUS) 2E: CHILDHOOD | Prescribed | Hoffnung, 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 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, 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 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 |