CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
EDU1CAD
2019
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.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Margaret J Robertson
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 (16th ed.) | Prescribed | Santrock, J. (2017) | 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)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margaret J Robertson
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 | |
| Exam Word Count Equivalence: 2000 | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margaret J Robertson
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 | |
| Exam Word Count Equivalence: 2000 | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margaret J Robertson
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 | |
| Exam Word Count Equivalence: 2000 | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margaret J Robertson
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 | |
| Exam Word Count Equivalence: 2000 | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |