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EDEC3007: Infant-Toddler Learning and Development

2024 unit information

The first three years of life are a period of rapid growth and development that lay the foundation for future learning and wellbeing. The aim of this unit is to provide students with a thorough and critical working knowledge of current research, theory and issues in infant and toddler learning and development. The domains of cognitive, social, emotional, language, motor and physical development are explored. Infants and toddlers are viewed as capable and resourceful, predisposed to form relationships and ready to learn from birth.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Education

Code EDEC3007
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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84 credit points including EDEC2010 and EDEC2008
Corequisites:
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EDEC3008
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate understandings about the learning and development of infants and toddlers including language, social, emotional, physical and cognitive development
  • LO2. apply knowledge of infant and toddler learning and development to practice in early childhood settings
  • LO3. critically consider research and theory concerning infant and toddler development and reflect on implications for practice in early childhood settings
  • LO4. demonstrate an awareness of the whole child by appreciating the links between different areas of learning and development
  • LO5. recognise the many and varying influences important to the learning and development of infants and toddlers
  • LO6. demonstrate the ability to provide accurate and professional information and resources to families to collaboratively support the learning and development of infants and toddlers.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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