Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Humanities and Social Sciences

School

Education School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour

Restricted

Entry to the MTeach (Primary)

Assessment methods

Reflection and review; Child study; Short essays

Course enquiries

Dr Rhonda Faragher

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

This course will introduce students to both classic and contemporary theories of human development, particularly as relevant to childhood and adolescence. The processes of development across multiple systems will be examined, and students will acquire an understanding of the major influences on child development including the role of culture and the causes and impact of disability. Students will explore the implications of developmental issues for children, teachers, and teaching and learning and consider how to apply developmental information in their practice. An understanding of development is a critical foundation for teaching in the primary and middle years of schooling.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Summer Semester, 2015 (30/11/2015 - 25/02/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile