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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsLifespan DevelopmentPrescribedSantrock, 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)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

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 elementComments%ILO*
Developmental Child Study (equiv. to 1,600 words)4001, 02, 03
Online learning tasks (equiv. to 1,200 words)3001, 03
Research Task (equiv. to 1,200 words)3002, 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 elementComments%ILO*
Developmental Child Study (equiv. to 1,600 words)4001, 02, 03
Online learning tasks (equiv. to 1,200 words)3001, 03
Research Task (equiv. to 1,200 words)3002, 03