EED109 Learners and Learning (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Education Studies (EDSTD)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject develops understandings about child development in the context of the early years of schooling. The subject focuses on the effects of developmental issues relevant to the school-aged child, at the early stage 1/stage 1 as well as the influence of family, peers, schools and other agents of socialisation. The educational needs of Indigenous children and children from non-English speaking backgrounds are addressed in this subject.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EED109
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- respond to developmental issues using a consolidated understanding of educational and psychological theory related to child development of young children;
- demonstrate an understanding of the progress of educational thought, especially as this relates to school-aged children;
- demonstrate an understanding of current theories of learning and motivation relevant to young children;
- appreciate the nature of individual differences and the importance of appropriate programming to achieve positive learning and development for young learners;
- critically discuss contextual issues relevant to the development of the early stage 1/stage 1 learners;
- reflect on the developmental needs and interests of young children;
- be aware of the educational and pedagogical needs of young Indigenous children at early stage 1/stage 1;
- develop skills in applying culturally inclusive practices in relation to the curriculum and classroom teaching of children from non-English speaking backgrounds at early Stage 1/stage 1
- understand the educational and pedagogical needs of children from non-English speaking backgrounds at early stage 1/stage 1;
- be able to demonstrate appropriate skills for teaching young Indigenous children and children from non-English speaking backgrounds at early stage 1/stage 1; and,
- be able to develop an understanding that the education of young children is a partnership between teachers, parents and community.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- social, physical, emotional and developmental theories and characteristics relating to early stage 1/stage 1 learners - effective teaching and learning strategies for meeting the needs of Indigenous students - develop strategies for the inclusion of Indigenous students in the educational life of classrooms and schools - developed effective teaching and learning strategies for teaching second language learners in the context of the mainstream classroom and the range of key learning areas - the significance of motivation to young children - the significance of language development - investigated concepts of culture, identity and cultural diversity with regard to education and the impact of cultural and linguistic factors on the performance of students in schools - the role of families in learning including Aboriginal and community members.
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.