How Children and Young People Learn
PostgraduateTAS-EMT5162027
Course information for 2027 intake
Learning is shaped by cognitive, cultural, social and Indigenous perspectives. Examine development, motivation, neurodiversity and the effects of trauma to see how different factors shape children and young people's learning.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 27 June 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 5 July 2027
- Price from
- $2,690
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
How Children and Young People Learn
About this subject
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Analyse the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
- Synthesise research of how students learn and explain the implications for teaching.
- Critique and apply theories of learning and motivation to teaching practice.
- Please refer to MyLO for study topics
Effective teaching practice is informed by an understanding of students’ physical, intellectual and social development and how learning occurs. In this subject, you will explore the science behind cognitive processing and be introduced to cultural, Indigenous and social theories of learning and motivation. You will consider neurodiversity and the effects of trauma on the brain, learning and behaviours.
- Case Study Essay (20%)
- Microteaching (40%)
- Analysis of Teaching Approaches (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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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
- TAS-PRI-MAS-2027 - Master of Teaching (Primary)
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
PostgraduateTAS-PRI-MAS