The Child 0-8 (EDUC90701)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject introduces teacher candidates to a range of physical, personal, social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual perspectives on children’s learning and development over the age-range 0-8. Topics will include: Different paradigms and perspectives on development in all domains, but with a particular emphasis on the cognitive, social and emotional domains; the relationship of learning and development and the importance of structured learning to development; conceptions of stages of development, contrasted with the continuity of development and the importance of transitions; developmental differences; observational frameworks; significance of family, friends and teachers; the child as agent; the child’s sense identity. Teacher candidates will also be introduced to an integrated set of data on child outcomes across all domains - the Victorian Child and Adolescent Monitoring System (VCAMS).

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, teacher candidates will have the knowledge, skills and ability to:






  • Assess the child’s development from a range of perspectives;
  • Recognise how learning underpins development;
  • Foster the conditions and relationships that lead to strong development;
  • Respect the identity of the child;
  • Respect and cater for variation in the learning and development of individual children.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, teacher candidates will be able to:

• Observe the development of children within appropriate frameworks
• Understand the importance of theoretical perspectives to meaningful observation of phenomena;
• Respect the contributions from all those involved in supporting development

Last updated: 10 February 2024