CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

EDU1CAD

2021

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.

SchoolEducation

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPamela Snow

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesPrescribed readings, lectures and in class discussions Written assessment and examination to demonstrate understanding of knowledge and skills. In class discussion of ideas. Assessed by written assignment and presentation. Written assessment demonstrating understanding of knowledge and skills in addition to examination.

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Readings

Lifespan Development

Resource TypePrescribed

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorSantrock, J.

Year2017

Edition/Volume16th ed

PublisherMcGraw-Hill

ISBN978-1260147735

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop an understanding of the social, physical, emotional and developmental theories relating to young children and adolescents.
02. Explore and appraise theoretical perspectives of the developing learner and connect learning theories as they apply to human development across the lifespan.
03. Develop skills to identify, and cater for, the strengths and needs of children and the role of families and peers.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPamela Snow

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Narrated Presentation (10 minutes) Word Count Equivalence: 500

N/AOral presentationIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2

Topic Summary Word Count Equivalence: 1500. This task consists of three 500 word summaries (Topics supplied)

N/AOtherIndividualNo35 SILO1, SILO3

Exam Word Count Equivalence: 2000

N/ACentral examIndividualNo45 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPamela Snow

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Narrated Presentation (10 minutes) Word Count Equivalence: 500

N/AOral presentationIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2

Topic Summary Word Count Equivalence: 1500. This task consists of three 500 word summaries (Topics supplied)

N/AOtherIndividualNo35 SILO1, SILO3

Exam Word Count Equivalence: 2000

N/ACentral examIndividualNo45 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPamela Snow

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Narrated Presentation (10 minutes) Word Count Equivalence: 500

N/AOral presentationIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2

Topic Summary Word Count Equivalence: 1500. This task consists of three 500 word summaries (Topics supplied)

N/AOtherIndividualNo35 SILO1, SILO3

Exam Word Count Equivalence: 2000

N/ACentral examIndividualNo45 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPamela Snow

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Narrated Presentation (10 minutes) Word Count Equivalence: 500

N/AOral presentationIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2

Topic Summary Word Count Equivalence: 1500. This task consists of three 500 word summaries (Topics supplied)

N/AOtherIndividualNo35 SILO1, SILO3

Exam Word Count Equivalence: 2000

N/ACentral examIndividualNo45 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3