9456 (v.7) Ed 444 - Intellectual/Social Growth in Young Children

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Theories of intellectual and social growth in young children. Approaches to planning which enhance intellectual and social growth, including theories of play, play as child's avenue for learning, the role of play in developing language, thinking and social values and in facilitating physical development.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Examined a number of images (or theories) about children and childhood. Considered the social and cultural contexts in which these are developed. Explored the implications of such images for the way in which teachers and caregivers work. Used the understandings so developed to examine their own teaching behaviour. Planned alternative strategies.

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:

Boulton-Lewis, G. and Catherwood, D. (1994). The Early Years: Development, Learning and Teaching. Hawthorn, ACER. Elkind, D. (1993). Images of the Young Child: Collected Essays on Development and Education. Washington, NAEYC. Hogben, J. and Wasley, D. (1989). Learning in Early Childhood: What Does it Mean in Practice? Adelaide, Education Department of South Australia.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Section 1 30%, Section 2 30%, Section 3 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1			Y