Children Developing in Context 3

Course aim

To know and be able to reflect on current perspectives about how children develop cognitively, and the implications of these approaches for children’s learning, including: memory, problem-solving (social and scientific), intelligence, theory of mind, brain development, and inquiry learning.

Course content

Approaches to cognitive development and learning; the development of cognition in the early years including the role of interpersonal relationships, context and culture; perceptual and attentional processes; memory; problem solving (social and scientific); metacognition; , theory of mind; intelligence and IQ, brain development and spirituality and aesthetics.

Textbook(s)

Berk, L 2009, Child development, 8th edition, Allyn and Bacon, Boston

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 1041	Development and Learning Birth to 3
EDUC 1016	Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
EDUC 2026	Professional Experience 2 (3 to 5 Years)

Note: No prerequisites for Master of Teaching (early childhood) students

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 3022	Professional Experience 3 (5 to 8 Years)

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	10 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Observational analysis or essay, Oral presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.