edu1cct childhood contemporary times
CHILDHOOD IN CONTEMPORARY TIMES
EDU1CCT
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine typical and atypical 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.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
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 | Prescribed | Santrock, John. W. (2014) | McGraw-Hill Education |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain a range of developmental theories.
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and online activities
02. Identify and explore the impact of contemporary issues relating to child and adolescent development.
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate knowledge and apply typical and atypical holistic understandings of child and adolescent development.
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla 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 | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Developmental Child Study (equiv. to 1,600 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
Online learning tasks (equiv. to 1,200 words) | 30 | 01, 03 | |
Research Task (equiv. to 1,200 words) | 30 | 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla 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 | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Developmental Child Study (equiv. to 1,600 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
Online learning tasks (equiv. to 1,200 words) | 30 | 01, 03 | |
Research Task (equiv. to 1,200 words) | 30 | 02, 03 |