Human Development and Learning

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  1. Explain theoretical/practical knowledge of human development and learning theories using critical analysis of scholarly literature through scoping, developing and executing effective strategies for practice and research.
  2. Solve multifaceted problems by synthesising complex information from established theories of development and learning. Reflect on how various contexts and processes (eg home, school) influence individual learning, incorporating multiple perspectives and tailoring for own context in professional practice.
  3. Analyse, interpret, transmit knowledge and support a range of developmental stages and needs in learning environments and apply in the context of own professional practice.
  4. Communicate, manage and share (oral and/or written) specialised knowledge and complex ideas and issues in educational settings through contextually appropriate presentation clearly and effectively, using APA style (6th edition).

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• Assessments

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• About University of Tasmania

Entry requirements

Part of a degree

To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• TAS-EDC-MAS-2022 - Master of Teaching (Primary)

Prior study

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:

• TAS-EMT502-Foundations of Teaching

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.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.