Child Development

Course aim

To develop students’ understanding of child development theories, and the social and emotional needs of children across the lifespan and to introduce basic concepts in child wellbeing and protection.

Course content

Students will be introduced to core theories of child development, approaches to child wellbeing and protection, and working with families in social work contexts (e.g. the social constructions of children, youth and families, the impact of the social, emotional, psychological and physical development of children, the mental health and well-being of children).

Textbook(s)

Walker, J 2017, Social Work and Human Development, 5th edition (or 6th - see Learnonline site for more information), Sage, London

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
Online	2.5 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 10 weeks

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

Assessment

Case study, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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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.