CHILD DEVELOPMENT: BABY TO TODDLER
EDU2CD
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore child development holistically, with a focus on children aged birth to three years. Students will investigate research and theory relating to development in the first few years of life.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Carla Jeffrey
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Enrolled in EBEL or EDU1CAD
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 | Developmental Profiles: Pre-birth through adolescence; 8th edition | Recommended | Marotz and Allen, 2015 | Cengage learning |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify the stages of emerging development from birth to toddlerhood and the role of the educator in scaffolding development
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
02. Provide clear explanations of the key environmental and genetic factors which contribute to optimum pre-natal and child development
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
03. Explore and understand theories of development and how they are used to analyse learning and development
- Activities:
- lectures, workshops and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carla Jeffrey
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online tasks (equivalent to 1200-1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Developmental Child Study (approx 2500 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carla Jeffrey
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online tasks (equivalent to 1200-1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Developmental Child Study (approx 2500 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |