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8490 (v.8) Ed 415 - Development and Learning
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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (3). 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: | Not Online | 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 | Semester 2 | | | Y | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | 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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