8490 (v.8) Ed 415 - Development and Learning

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Historical context, childhood and the design of learning environments, gathering data and its use in teaching and learning. Development, learning needs, alternative models and theories, issues. Alternative views of learning, philosophy, theory and applications.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the stages of physical, cognitive, moral, social and emotional development of childhood and adolescence and their application to teaching. Analysed the learning process from the three major perspectives (behavioural, cognitive and humanist). Applied the three learning perspectives to teaching and learning. Evaluation of significant individual factors impacting on learning, including anxiety, motivation, gender and cognitive style.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Biggs, J.B. and Moore, P.J. (1993), The Process of Learning (third edition). Sydney, Prentice Hall. Samson, J., Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997), The Essay - A Guide to Writing Essays and Reports in Education (third edition). Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Turner, J.S. and Helms, D.B. (1995), Lifespan Development (fifth edition), Fortworth, Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments (3). This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1     Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y 2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y