DESIGNING CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTS
PLA4CIE
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
During the industrialisation that occurred in the Victorian era, there was a strong push to design better cities and towns to address issues of poverty, education and youth delinquency amongst children and young people. From the 1960s, there has been increasing research interest in children's and young people's views about their environments and their agency to participate in decision-making affecting their lives. Founded on notions of children's citizenship, contemporary debate is now focused on normalising children's and young people's participation in political and planning processes. In this fieldwork based subject, students apply concepts of children's rights, health and development within a planning policy context to produce a spatial masterplan design. The skills learned in this subject also apply to other social groups e.g. older people, new and emerging communities, and people with different abilities. This subject includes mandatory field trips.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students must be eligible to apply for a working with children check.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify, assess and synthesise various sources of data to demonstrate how land use, health and community development policy and practice impact on children's/young people's cognitive, social and physical health and development
- Activities:
- Lectures,practicums, design project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Critically analyse policy and legislation to ascertain barriers and opportunities to improve children's/young people's citizenship through community inclusion and participation in decision-making
- Activities:
- Lectures, practicums, design project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
03. Develop a comprehensive masterplan/design that takes a child/youth-centred approach to address contemporary issues related to children's/young peoples needs and aspirations within a social and spatial context
- Activities:
- Lectures, practicums, design project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
Two 7.0 hours field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One session occurs in Melbourne at Botanic Gardens and at a Melbourne CBD campus 10:00am-5:00pm.
One session, usually doing a project with kids, changes each year. It can be located in regional or metropolitan Victoria."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The Bendigo sessions occur as follows:
Two consecutive days e.g.; Friday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00 at the very beginning of the subject + one day at the end of the subject to present design outcomes."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report 2,500 words | This project requires students to create a masterplan design that furthers child and youth friendly urban policy and design. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practicum assessments 1,500 | Students are required to complete practicums related to policy analysis, engagement with children and young people and field observations. Each practicum is designed to support completion of the group project. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| Work plan 500 words | Students are required to complete a work plan to ensure timely completion of the group project. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
Two 7.0 hours field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One session occurs in Melbourne at Botanic Gardens and at a Melbourne CBD campus 10:00am-5:00pm.
One session, usually doing a project with kids, changes each year. It can be located in regional or metropolitan Victoria."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The Bendigo sessions occur as follows:
Two consecutive days e.g.; Friday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00 at the very beginning of the subject + one day at the end of the subject to present design outcomes."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report 2,500 words | This project requires students to create a masterplan design that furthers child and youth friendly urban policy and design. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practicum assessments 1,500 | Students are required to complete practicums related to policy analysis, engagement with children and young people and field observations. Each practicum is designed to support completion of the group project. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| Work plan 500 words | Students are required to complete a work plan to ensure timely completion of the group project. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
Two 7.0 hours field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One session occurs in Melbourne at Botanic Gardens and at a Melbourne CBD campus 10:00am-5:00pm.
One session, usually doing a project with kids, changes each year. It can be located in regional or metropolitan Victoria."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The Bendigo sessions occur as follows:
Two consecutive days e.g.; Friday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00 at the very beginning of the subject + one day at the end of the subject to present design outcomes."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report 2,500 words | This project requires students to create a masterplan design that furthers child and youth friendly urban policy and design. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practicum assessments 1,500 | Students are required to complete practicums related to policy analysis, engagement with children and young people and field observations. Each practicum is designed to support completion of the group project. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| Work plan 500 words | Students are required to complete a work plan to ensure timely completion of the group project. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
Two 7.0 hours field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One session occurs in Melbourne at Botanic Gardens and at a Melbourne CBD campus 10:00am-5:00pm.
One session, usually doing a project with kids, changes each year. It can be located in regional or metropolitan Victoria."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The Bendigo sessions occur as follows:
Two consecutive days e.g.; Friday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00 at the very beginning of the subject + one day at the end of the subject to present design outcomes."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report 2,500 words | This project requires students to create a masterplan design that furthers child and youth friendly urban policy and design. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practicum assessments 1,500 | Students are required to complete practicums related to policy analysis, engagement with children and young people and field observations. Each practicum is designed to support completion of the group project. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| Work plan 500 words | Students are required to complete a work plan to ensure timely completion of the group project. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
Two 7.0 hours field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One session occurs in Melbourne at Botanic Gardens and at a Melbourne CBD campus 10:00am-5:00pm.
One session, usually doing a project with kids, changes each year. It can be located in regional or metropolitan Victoria."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The Bendigo sessions occur as follows:
Two consecutive days e.g.; Friday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00 at the very beginning of the subject + one day at the end of the subject to present design outcomes."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report 2,500 words | This project requires students to create a masterplan design that furthers child and youth friendly urban policy and design. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practicum assessments 1,500 | Students are required to complete practicums related to policy analysis, engagement with children and young people and field observations. Each practicum is designed to support completion of the group project. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| Work plan 500 words | Students are required to complete a work plan to ensure timely completion of the group project. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |