School: Education
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Young Children's Learning and DevelopmentUnit Code
ECS1265Year
2016Enrolment Period
1Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit provides students with an understanding of the principles and theories of child development and learning and the ways in which this influences effective early childhood practice. Examination of the biological, environmental and social forces that impact on young children's development and learning are addressed. Students will use a socio-cultural perspective to critically analyse and reflect on contemporary issues, constructions of childhood and their impact on children aged 0-8 years. Tools for observing, assessing and evaluating children's learning and development are examined.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded ECS1112, EDL1002, EDL1260
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Critically analyse contemporary issues and their impact on young children from diverse backgrounds.
- Critically examine principles and theories of development and learning through a socio-cultural lens.
- Describe children's cognitive, physical, language, psycho-social and moral development and their interrelatedness.
- Outline the biological, environmental and social forces that influence development and learning.
- Reframe understandings of how childhood is constructed across cultures and how this is influenced and changes over time.
Unit Content
- Children's cognitive, physical, language, psycho-social and moral development.
- Constructions of childhood and its effect on practice.
- Contemporary issues and their impact on children's development and learning.
- Diverse range of factors that influence children's growth, development and learning.
- Observe and record development for program planning and evaluation.
- Principles and theories of growth, development and learning.
Additional Learning Experience Information
This may include: Lectures Tutorials and discussion (On campus) Independent study Online learning experiences (Off campus students) Research and directed reading Group based learning Reflection and critical analysis
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 60% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 60% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
Text References
- ^ Kearns, K. (2014). Birth to big school. (3rd ed.) Victoria, Australia: Cengage.
- Berk, L. (2009). Child development. (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.
- Berk, L.E. (2009). Infants, children and adolescents. (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
- Bukatko, D. (2008). Child and adolescent development, a chronological approach. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.
- Wolfolk, A., & Perry, N.E. (2012). Child and adolescent development. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.
- Charlesworth, R. (2011). Understanding child development. (8th ed.). USA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
- McInerney, D.M., & McInerney, V. (2010). Educational psychology: Constructing learning. (5th ed.). Sydney, Australia: Prentice Hall of Australia.
- McDevitt, T,M., & Ormrod, J.E. (2010). Child development and education. (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.
- Hoffnung, M., Hoffnung, R.J., Seifert, K.L., Burton Smith, R., & Hine, A. (2010). Childhood. (1st Australasian ed.). Australia: John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.
- Gordon, A.M., & Browne, K.W. (2008). Beginnings and beyond: Foundations in early childhood education. (7th ed.). Canada: Thomson Learning.
- Driscoll, A., & Nagel, N.G. (2008). Early childhood education, birth-8: The world of children, families, and educators. (4h ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.
- Bergin, C., & Bergin, D. (2012). Child and adolescent development in your classroom. USA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
- Petersen, C. (2010). Looking forward through the life span. (5th ed.). Frenchs Forest, Australia:: Pearson Education.
Journal References
- International Journal of Educational Research.
- Australasian Journal of Early Childhood.
- Child Development.
- Infant and Child Development.
- Early Childhood Research and Practice.
Website References
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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School: Education
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Young Children's Learning and DevelopmentUnit Code
ECS1265Year
2016Enrolment Period
2Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit provides students with an understanding of the principles and theories of child development and learning and the ways in which this influences effective early childhood practice. Examination of the biological, environmental and social forces that impact on young children's development and learning are addressed. Students will use a socio-cultural perspective to critically analyse and reflect on contemporary issues, constructions of childhood and their impact on children aged 0-8 years. Tools for observing, assessing and evaluating children's learning and development are examined.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded ECS1112, EDL1002, EDL1260
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Critically analyse contemporary issues and their impact on young children from diverse backgrounds.
- Critically examine principles and theories of development and learning through a socio-cultural lens.
- Describe children's cognitive, physical, language, psycho-social and moral development and their interrelatedness.
- Outline the biological, environmental and social forces that influence development and learning.
- Reframe understandings of how childhood is constructed across cultures and how this is influenced and changes over time.
Unit Content
- Children's cognitive, physical, language, psycho-social and moral development.
- Constructions of childhood and its effect on practice.
- Contemporary issues and their impact on children's development and learning.
- Diverse range of factors that influence children's growth, development and learning.
- Observe and record development for program planning and evaluation.
- Principles and theories of growth, development and learning.
Additional Learning Experience Information
This may include: Lectures Tutorials and discussion (On campus) Independent study Online learning experiences (Off campus students) Research and directed reading Group based learning Reflection and critical analysis
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 60% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 60% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
Text References
- ^ Kearns, K. (2014). Birth to big school. (3rd ed.) Victoria, Australia: Cengage.
- Berk, L. (2009). Child development. (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.
- Berk, L.E. (2009). Infants, children and adolescents. (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
- Bukatko, D. (2008). Child and adolescent development, a chronological approach. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.
- Wolfolk, A., & Perry, N.E. (2012). Child and adolescent development. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.
- Charlesworth, R. (2011). Understanding child development. (8th ed.). USA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
- McInerney, D.M., & McInerney, V. (2010). Educational psychology: Constructing learning. (5th ed.). Sydney, Australia: Prentice Hall of Australia.
- McDevitt, T,M., & Ormrod, J.E. (2010). Child development and education. (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.
- Hoffnung, M., Hoffnung, R.J., Seifert, K.L., Burton Smith, R., & Hine, A. (2010). Childhood. (1st Australasian ed.). Australia: John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.
- Gordon, A.M., & Browne, K.W. (2008). Beginnings and beyond: Foundations in early childhood education. (7th ed.). Canada: Thomson Learning.
- Driscoll, A., & Nagel, N.G. (2008). Early childhood education, birth-8: The world of children, families, and educators. (4h ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.
- Bergin, C., & Bergin, D. (2012). Child and adolescent development in your classroom. USA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
- Petersen, C. (2010). Looking forward through the life span. (5th ed.). Frenchs Forest, Australia:: Pearson Education.
Journal References
- International Journal of Educational Research.
- Australasian Journal of Early Childhood.
- Child Development.
- Infant and Child Development.
- Early Childhood Research and Practice.
Website References
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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