Postgraduate | MAQ-ECHX8240-2023
Early Childhood Development Research and Practice
Previously MAQ-ECHX824
Extend your knowledge of child development. Consider the measurement of child development, quality in childcare, and evaluation of children's environments. Analyse research to develop your skills in using evidence-based approaches to teaching
Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
18 weeks
Start dates
- 24 July 2023
Price from
$2,835
Upfront cost
$0
About this subject
What you'll learn
On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical, analytical and integrative thinking in applying developmental theory and research in early childhood
- Have a good understanding of child development theory to enable the critical assessment of children's learning environments
- Use sound analytical skills and evidence from child development research to address everyday problems concerned with children's early development
- Utilise child development knowledge in actively contributing to policy discussions concerning early childhood practice
- Communicate child development research effectively to other professionals and parents.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics in this unit will be provided in the study materials.
This subject was previously known as ECHX824 Early Child Development Research and Practice.
This subject is designed to extend students' knowledge of child development with a particular emphasis on approaches to understanding and measuring child development, considerations for quality in childcare, and evaluation of children's environments. Recent research studies of child development, especially in relation to prior-to-school settings, will be used as a major resource for examining contemporary theory and research in child development. Students will analyse research to develop their skills in using evidence-based approaches in teaching, to inform policy, and evaluate programs within prior-to-school settings.
- Quiz (20%)
- Parent information sheet/infographic (30%)
- Essay (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- MAQ-TCH-MAS-2023 - Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one of
MAQ-ECHX602 (Not currently available)
MAQ-ECEX602 (Not currently available)
- MAQ-ECHX6020-Early Childhood Development
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:
MAQ-ECHX824 (Not currently available)
MAQ-ECEX824 (Not currently available)
Others
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Access to a digital camera, or mobile phone or tablet with camera capability. Basic computer tools such as Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
Note:
Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following degrees
Postgraduate
MAQ-TCH-MAS