HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND WELLBEING

EDU4HDW

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject a lifespan approach to human development is undertaken including a focus on theories of physical, social, emotional and moral development as well as the needs and importance of effectively engaging with parents/carers are considered. The socio-ecological context of human development including a capacity to engage effectively with social, environmental and challenges in the contemporary world are explored to examine impacts on human development, well-being and sustainable living. School-based strategies to promote development, and health and well-being are also considered. Contemporary socio-cultural factors that influence child and adolescent development are explored.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Karen O'Reilly-Briggs

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: EDU3ILE

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe patterns of development from the pre-natal stage to young adulthood and their implications for wellbeing.

02. Explain the socio-ecological context of and possible impacts on, development, wellbeing and sustainable living.

03. Use a case study to analyse possible impacts on development and wellbeing and to research and describe appropriate school based interventions to support development, learning and wellbeing.

04. Develop communication skills to identify and cater for the strengths and needs of children, differing family structures and to engage with engage parents/carers.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karen O'Reilly-Briggs

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Four 7.00 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekends during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Zoom Sessions

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Essay (1500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Case study (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Communication Strategy - Engaging with Parents/Carer Givers (1000 words equivalent)Assessment delivered as a class presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended