EED121 Children as Learners (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Education Studies (EDSTD)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides a systematic coverage of selected topics in developmental psychology of particular significance to educators in their work with children and families, including theoretical approaches to the study of prenatal, physical, cognitive, language, psychosocial and moral development.
Students examine history and theory related to the study of child development and learning.This knowledge is extended through practical exercises where students can develop an understanding of children's growth and change. Recognition is given to diverse social and cultural contexts and their influence. Issues specific to Indigenous Australian education and children with diverse needs are included.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | Dubbo |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EED121
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be aware of the broad scope of the history of human thought and action related to the care and education of children;
- be able to describe the major theoretical approaches to the study of child development and learning;
- be able to understand the application and relevance of child development in a variety of teaching and learning contexts, including prior-to-school and school settings;
- have reflected upon the significance of social and cultural contexts in child development and learning;
- be able to reflect on the ways that quality interpersonal relationships are developed and maintained between children and between adults and children in educational situations;
- be able to engage in critiques of the major theories of human learning and development and their connection with teaching and learning.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- History and theory related to the study of child development and learning;
- A grounding in the major theoretical and developmental traditions (e.g., behaviourist, cognitive-developmental, constructivist, ecological, and socio-cultural);
- Biological and environmental foundations of development, prenatal development, birth and the neonate;
- Multiple developmental areas which impact on a child's development, including physical, cognitive, language, emotional, psychosocial and moral development;
- Relationship development and maintenance;
- The interconnectedness of development in different domains (cognitive, affective, physical) and how they impact on children's overall development;
- Acknowledgement of diversity in development and the implications for educators;
- Understanding and responding to children's behaviour in respectful and relationship building ways;
- Development and learning in diverse familial, social and cultural contexts;
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.