The early childhood years are highly significant for children's development. This Unit provides students with a clear conceptual foundation on which to build their understanding of children's complex and dynamic development in the years prior to school. The Unit encompasses a focus on cognitive, communicative-language, physical-motor social and emotional development. It considers the impact and role of parents, family, community and culture on development, and the impact of inherited and environmental factors. It introduces students to both classical and recent understandings of early childhood development with a particular emphasis on the dynamics of pre-natal, neonatal, infant, toddler and pre-schooler development, and encourages students to critically assess the relevance of past and present theory for teaching and learning. Students will also explore the role of play in young children's development.
Unit details and rules
Unit code | EDMT5685 |
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Academic unit | Education |
Credit points | 6 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Wendy Lee, wendysaeme.lee@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Wendy Lee, wendysaeme.lee@sydney.edu.au |