Teaching Responsibility

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Education

Learning Methods

Lecture

Workshop

Module Offerings

4224EDSTUD-SEP-CTY

Aims

To develop students' knowledge of a range of approaches and perspectives on development and learning in the early years.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Explain the biological, environmental and cultural influences which impact on development in the early years.
2.
Identify a range of factors which influence young children’s physical, cognitive, social, emotional and moral development.
3.
Discuss the contribution of some of the major theorists associated with development in the early years.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Students will look at the underpinning principles of children’s early years development, which will include but not be limited to: Typical and atypical development Theoretical approaches to child development Cognitive development Social development Emotional development Moral development Physical development
Module Overview:
To develop students' knowledge of a range of approaches and perspectives on development and learning in the early years.
Additional Information:Students will explore a range of approaches and perspectives on development and learning in the early years (as an underpinning to semester 2 module 4225EDSTUD, which focuses on the primary phase of development)

Assessments

Essay

Presentation