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Understanding Young Children
Postgraduate | GRF-EDN716 | 2019
Course information for 2019 intake
View information for 2020 course intakeGain 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:
- identify key concepts and issues in regard to a range of theoretical perspectives about young children's development
- apply a range of observational tools to gather information about young children and the contexts in which they participate, grow and learn
- identify elements of the family, commsubjecty and wider social contexts which impact upon young children's development and learning
- interpret observations effectively and professionally, with awareness of cultural influences on interpretation
- utilise a range of theoretical perspectives about child development to inform analysis of child observations
- relate theoretical perspectives to the personal and lived experiences of children and self.
- Theoretical perspectives of child development
- Studying children
- Physical growth and motor development
- Cognitive development: Exploring early childhood education theories
- Intelligence
- Cognitive development: Pedagogical considerations
- Language and Literacy Development
- Emotional development
- Social Development
- Sex-related differences and gender roles
- The Family
- Peers, Media and Schooling
The unit emphasises a working knowledge of the development of children from birth to eight years, contemporary theories of early learning and development and a critical understanding of how social and cultural factors may impact on individuals and groups of children. Students will combine their understanding of child development in relation to contemporary theoretical perspectives with a demonstrated ability to use observation and analysis techniques effectively to conduct a child study. Students will also participate in various activities which will lead to the development of a reflective journal which will demonstrate synthesis of knowledge and understandings developed throughout the subject.
- Analysis Task (40%)
- Case Study — Child Study (60%)
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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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