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301179 (v.2) Ed 125 - Development and Education
Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Cognitive development, Piaget, Vygotsky, information processing, concepts, language, memory. Genetics and intelligence- Psychometric and Sternbergian views. Effect of the environment on the early development. Dealing with the psychosocial stages of Kohlberg to promote positive resolutions, Freud's id, ego and superego, defence mechanisms and personality development. Moral development from Piaget and Kohlberg's theories. Social development, attachment, play, peers, family, parenting styles. Psychosocial development- Erikson. Emotional development, empathy and regulation, fear, anger, sadness, aggression, self-consciousness, temperament. Physical and motor development. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Identified and explained the key terms and concepts in the areas of human development. Described links between human development and educational outcomes and contexts. Analysed data to demonstrate an understanding of cognitive, moral, social, emotional, psychosocial and pyhsical development. Applied developmental theory to construct and interpret a variety of contexts. Conceptualised individual differences and their relationship to educational contexts. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bee, H. (2000), The developing child. Needham Heights, MA, Allyn and Bacon. Gothoffer, D. and Milburn, S. (2000) Quick guide to the internet for child development. Massachusetts, Allyn and Bacon. Heaven, P.C.L. (2001), The social psychology of adolescence. Hampshire, Palgrave. Carr, M. (2001), Assessment in early childhood settings: learning stories. London: Paul Chapman Publiers. |
Unit Texts: | McDevitt, T. and Ormrod, J. E. (2002), Child development and education. New Jersey, Ohio, Merrill Prentice Hall. Samson, J. and Radloff, A. (1992), In writing. Bently, Western Australia, Paradigm Press. Samson, J. and Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997), The essay: A guide to writing essays and reports in education (third edition). Perth, Western Australia, Paradigm Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Tuteshop 30%, Piagetian assessment 40%, Interpretation of scenarios 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Special Trimester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Esperance Community College | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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