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Understanding Young Children

Postgraduate | GRF-EDN716 | 2019

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Gain an overview of the development of children 0-8 years. Study physical growth, motor skills, and the influence of family and community to consider the pedagogical impact. Using observation, conduct a child study and develop a reflective journal.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
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Understanding Young Children

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. identify key concepts and issues in regard to a range of theoretical perspectives about young children's development
    2. apply a range of observational tools to gather information about young children and the contexts in which they participate, grow and learn
    3. identify elements of the family, commsubjecty and wider social contexts which impact upon young children's development and learning
    4. interpret observations effectively and professionally, with awareness of cultural influences on interpretation
    5. utilise a range of theoretical perspectives about child development to inform analysis of child observations
    6. relate theoretical perspectives to the personal and lived experiences of children and self.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • GRF-EDEY7196 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment
  • Other requirements -
    • Additional materials

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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