EED108 Child Development (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Education Studies (EDSTD)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject introduces the major theories of child development and their application to classroom teaching practice. The influences of contexts on children's development are explored and contemporary issues in the field are considered in relation to the differing frameworks of child development theories.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EED108
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Entry into the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) programs or as determined by the course coordinator.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- demonstrate an understanding of the main theories of human development, their similarities and differences, and the main controversies they have generated;
-demonstrate an understanding of child language development;
-demonstrate physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of development, their interdependence and the way in which they are affected by contexts of development;
-have analysed the developmental impact of child and adolescent cultures, and the social constructions of childhood and adolescence;
-have explored a range of topical issues and problems relating to children and younger adolescents from a developmental perspective;
-offer introductory critical commentary on developmental theories and research findings;
-apply the content of the subject to education generally, and to teaching specifically;
-understand how child development impacts student learning;
-link professional practice to NSWIT standards.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
-Historical and contemporary constructions of childhood. -Researching child development. -Theories of physical, cognitive, language, social, moral and emotional development. -Socio-cultural developmental theories. -Gender and Identity development. -Contexts of development ? ecological theory. -Families, peers and friendships. -Contemporary issues in child development. -Models and strategies for learning.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.