EED110 Child Development: The Early Years (8)

In this subject students will use the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), with specific reference to the five learning outcomes for children from birth to 5 years. They will apply these through the lens of child development, focusing on an Indigenous child case study. The subject includes examination of prenatal, brain, physical, cognitive, language, psychosocial, and moral development, in infants, toddlers and pre-school children. Theories of development, current research, methods of observation, recording, and reporting, and experiences with children will be used to extend understanding of children's growth and development and demonstrate knowledge.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Bathurst Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EED110. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Education

Enrolment Restrictions

EED110 is not available to students who have completed EED121.

Subject Relationships

EED121 Incompatible subject

Incompatible Subjects

EED121

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to discuss major theories of development relevant to children aged birth to five years;
  • be able to recognise the major physical, socio-emotional and cognitive changes that occur between birth and five years;
  • be able to explain the role of the child, families, peers and society in child development;
  • be able to analyse early childhood scenarios through multiple theories of development; and
  • be able to apply the Early Years Learning Framework to major theories of development relevant to children aged birth to five years.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Ways of thinking about children
  • Emotional developmental
  • Physical development
  • Language development
  • Cognitive development
  • Social development
  • Peers, friends and play
  • The child in context
  • Analysing early childhood scenarios and applying the EYLF is covered across all topics

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of EED110 in Session 1 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Introduction: child development report (jara'na)
10
2
Child observation and development report (jara'na)
30
3
Child development examination
60

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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