Teaching Studies 1A

Course aim

To develop an awareness and understanding of how children develop from birth through to adolescence; to examine the different roles that the teacher, school, parents and community have on the schooling experience of children; to examine the educational and socio-cultural roles of Anangu Education Workers (AEWs) in schools.

Course content

Stages and principles of child development from birth to adolescence; how a child develops within their culture, community and family; genetic influences, environmental influences etc; investigation of the role of teachers, parents and community; the identification and explanation of the role of AEWs in schools.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (Intensive workshops)	N/A x N/A
External (Field trips)	N/A x N/A
External (On-going coursework conducted off campus in the student's home community)	N/A x N/A

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

Assessment

Observation reports (x2) - recording children's development, Observation reports (x2) - recording in schools, Poster presentations (x3), Written presentations (x3) - reports, Written presentations (x3) - short answer, Written reviews (x6) - videos/texts

Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.083
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.