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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
EDU1CAD
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will address the major areas of physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development in particular issues pertaining to puberty, sexuality, development of intelligence and identity. Contemporary socio-cultural factors that influence child and adolescent development as well as the role of parents/carers and peers are considered.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSteven Stolz
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: Australia/New Zealand | Prescribed | Santrock, S. (2014) | North Ryde, NSW: McGraw-Hill. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an understanding of the social, physical, emotional and developmental theories relating to young children and adolescents.
- Activities:
- Prescribed readings, lectures and in class discussions Written assessment and examination to demonstrate understanding of knowledge and skills.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Explore and appraise theoretical perspectives of the developing learner and connect learning theories as they apply to human development across the lifespan.
- Activities:
- In class discussion of ideas. Assessed by written assignment and presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Develop skills to identify, and cater for, the strengths and needs of children and the role of families and peers.
- Activities:
- Written assessment demonstrating understanding of knowledge and skills in addition to examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGenevieve Johnson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Narrated Presentation (10 minutes) | Word Count Equivalence: 500 | 20 | 01, 02 |
Article | Word Count Equivalence: 1500 | 35 | 01, 03 |
Online Exam | Word Count Equivalence: 2000 | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Stolz
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Narrated Presentation (10 minutes) | Word Count Equivalence: 500 | 20 | 01, 02 |
Article | Word Count Equivalence: 1500 | 35 | 01, 03 |
Online Exam | Word Count Equivalence: 2000 | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Ryan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Narrated Presentation (10 minutes) | Word Count Equivalence: 500 | 20 | 01, 02 |
Article | Word Count Equivalence: 1500 | 35 | 01, 03 |
Online Exam | Word Count Equivalence: 2000 | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGinette Cook
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Narrated Presentation (10 minutes) | Word Count Equivalence: 500 | 20 | 01, 02 |
Article | Word Count Equivalence: 1500 | 35 | 01, 03 |
Online Exam | Word Count Equivalence: 2000 | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |