CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
EDU5CDF
2018
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, development of intelligence, and identity in the context of school education. Contemporary socio-cultural factors that influence child and adolescent development as well as the needs and importance of effectively engaging with parents/carers are considered.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSally Knipe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an understanding of the social, physical, emotional and developmental theories relating to young children.
- Activities:
- Students will engage with this ILO through online learning modules, an online assessment, development report and forum tasks
02. Develop an understanding of the social, physical, emotional and developmental theories related to adolescence.
- Activities:
- Students will engage with this ILO through online learning modules, an online assessment, development report and forum tasks
03. Develop skills in order to identify, and cater for, the strengths and needs of children and differing family structures.
- Activities:
- Students will engage with this ILO through online learning modules, an online quiz assessment and forum tasks
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSally Knipe
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
12
-
12
One 3.0 hours block mode per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 12 to week 12
and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only."
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Case Profile = 2000 Words | The developmental profile will be used as a reference point for a 2000 word report on these children, which includes reference to contextual and cultural factors relevant to the young person#s developmental profile. The report will reflect the pre-service teacher#s understandings of relevant research and theoretical concepts relating to development, learning and socialisation of young people. | 40 | 01 |
| Communication Strategy - Engaging with Parents/Carer Givers = 1500 words | This assessment task outlines a student's capacity to engage parents/carers in the educative process, including evidence of a communication strategy designed by the student to demonstrate family/community engagement in the context of a school setting. This task will describe how students have demonstrated their knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy regarding working within communities in designing st | 30 | 01, 03 |
| Online Exam = 2000 words | The final on-line exam will cover the topics addressed in all modules, readings and associated tasks. The multiple choice questions will predominantly examine understandings of the topics and their application to teaching, not just a recall of facts. Students are encouraged to study for understanding and application. | 30 | 01, 02 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Summer 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSally Knipe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
01
-
06
One 5.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
from week 01 to week 06
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Case Profile = 2000 Words | The developmental profile will be used as a reference point for a 2000 word report on these children, which includes reference to contextual and cultural factors relevant to the young person#s developmental profile. The report will reflect the pre-service teacher#s understandings of relevant research and theoretical concepts relating to development, learning and socialisation of young people. | 40 | 01 |
| Communication Strategy - Engaging with Parents/Carer Givers = 1500 words | This assessment task outlines a student's capacity to engage parents/carers in the educative process, including evidence of a communication strategy designed by the student to demonstrate family/community engagement in the context of a school setting. This task will describe how students have demonstrated their knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy regarding working within communities in designing st | 30 | 01, 03 |
| Online Exam = 2000 words | The final on-line exam will cover the topics addressed in all modules, readings and associated tasks. The multiple choice questions will predominantly examine understandings of the topics and their application to teaching, not just a recall of facts. Students are encouraged to study for understanding and application. | 30 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSally Knipe
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
12
-
12
One 3.0 hours block mode per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 12 to week 12
and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only."
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Case Profile = 2000 Words | The developmental profile will be used as a reference point for a 2000 word report on these children, which includes reference to contextual and cultural factors relevant to the young person#s developmental profile. The report will reflect the pre-service teacher#s understandings of relevant research and theoretical concepts relating to development, learning and socialisation of young people. | 40 | 01 |
| Communication Strategy - Engaging with Parents/Carer Givers = 1500 words | This assessment task outlines a student's capacity to engage parents/carers in the educative process, including evidence of a communication strategy designed by the student to demonstrate family/community engagement in the context of a school setting. This task will describe how students have demonstrated their knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy regarding working within communities in designing st | 30 | 01, 03 |
| Online Exam = 2000 words | The final on-line exam will cover the topics addressed in all modules, readings and associated tasks. The multiple choice questions will predominantly examine understandings of the topics and their application to teaching, not just a recall of facts. Students are encouraged to study for understanding and application. | 30 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2018, Summer 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSally Knipe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
01
-
06
One 5.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
from week 01 to week 06
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Case Profile = 2000 Words | The developmental profile will be used as a reference point for a 2000 word report on these children, which includes reference to contextual and cultural factors relevant to the young person#s developmental profile. The report will reflect the pre-service teacher#s understandings of relevant research and theoretical concepts relating to development, learning and socialisation of young people. | 40 | 01 |
| Communication Strategy - Engaging with Parents/Carer Givers = 1500 words | This assessment task outlines a student's capacity to engage parents/carers in the educative process, including evidence of a communication strategy designed by the student to demonstrate family/community engagement in the context of a school setting. This task will describe how students have demonstrated their knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy regarding working within communities in designing st | 30 | 01, 03 |
| Online Exam = 2000 words | The final on-line exam will cover the topics addressed in all modules, readings and associated tasks. The multiple choice questions will predominantly examine understandings of the topics and their application to teaching, not just a recall of facts. Students are encouraged to study for understanding and application. | 30 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSally Knipe
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
12
-
12
One 3.0 hours block mode per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 12 to week 12
and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only."
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Case Profile = 2000 Words | The developmental profile will be used as a reference point for a 2000 word report on these children, which includes reference to contextual and cultural factors relevant to the young person#s developmental profile. The report will reflect the pre-service teacher#s understandings of relevant research and theoretical concepts relating to development, learning and socialisation of young people. | 40 | 01 |
| Communication Strategy - Engaging with Parents/Carer Givers = 1500 words | This assessment task outlines a student's capacity to engage parents/carers in the educative process, including evidence of a communication strategy designed by the student to demonstrate family/community engagement in the context of a school setting. This task will describe how students have demonstrated their knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy regarding working within communities in designing st | 30 | 01, 03 |
| Online Exam = 2000 words | The final on-line exam will cover the topics addressed in all modules, readings and associated tasks. The multiple choice questions will predominantly examine understandings of the topics and their application to teaching, not just a recall of facts. Students are encouraged to study for understanding and application. | 30 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2018, Summer 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSally Knipe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
01
-
06
One 5.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
from week 01 to week 06
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Case Profile = 2000 Words | The developmental profile will be used as a reference point for a 2000 word report on these children, which includes reference to contextual and cultural factors relevant to the young person#s developmental profile. The report will reflect the pre-service teacher#s understandings of relevant research and theoretical concepts relating to development, learning and socialisation of young people. | 40 | 01 |
| Communication Strategy - Engaging with Parents/Carer Givers = 1500 words | This assessment task outlines a student's capacity to engage parents/carers in the educative process, including evidence of a communication strategy designed by the student to demonstrate family/community engagement in the context of a school setting. This task will describe how students have demonstrated their knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy regarding working within communities in designing st | 30 | 01, 03 |
| Online Exam = 2000 words | The final on-line exam will cover the topics addressed in all modules, readings and associated tasks. The multiple choice questions will predominantly examine understandings of the topics and their application to teaching, not just a recall of facts. Students are encouraged to study for understanding and application. | 30 | 01, 02 |