The Child 0-8 (EDUC90701)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) or Master of Teaching (Early Years)
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90703 | Professional Practice and Seminar (EC) 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Essay 1, 2000 words, due mid-semester, 50%
- Essay 2, 2000 words, due end semester, 50%
This subject has a hurdle requirement of a minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Sue Mentha Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 20 February 2017 to 19 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2017 Census date 17 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 May 2017 Assessment period ends 25 June 2017 February contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 10 February 2024