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EDUF1019: Human Development and Education
2024 unit information
This unit EDUF1019, which is the second part of Education I, introduces students to the study of human development, including a critical overview of current theory, research and practice in human development, with particular emphasis on the development of early childhood through to adolescence. A core assumption of the unit is that the study of human development is inter-disciplinary, and that developmental theories, past and present, are open to question and debate. Students are therefore encouraged to engage in this study with critical and creative minds. The content of the Unit focuses on the processes and products of human development, related to neurobiological, cognitive, emotional, social, cultural, and language development. The classical theories are considered and examined in the light of contemporary theory and research. The seminar programme of the Unit is concerned with the teaching of values in schools and early childhood education settings, including the creation of values-based learning environments, and with each participant's development as a human self, focusing in particular on the development of participants' professional skills and personal values.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDUF1019 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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EDUF1012 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the classical and dynamic systems theories of human development and neurobiological insights, related to cognitive, physical, emotional, social, moral, and language development, and how these may affect learning (GTS 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.5.1)
- LO2. demonstrate awareness of atypical development and principles of inclusive education (GTS 1.5.1, 3.1.1.)
- LO3. articulate awareness of ways in which diverse linguistic, cultural and social background impact children’s development and how teachers can contribute to a child’s capacity to build healthy relationships across the range of human diversity (GTS 1.3.1, 1.5.1, 3.1.1)
- LO4. relate core concepts of human development to teaching and learning, by adopting the mindset of a developmentalist when observing children, such that participants begin to engage in ‘developmentally appropriate practice’ (GTS 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.5.1, 3.1.1)
- LO5. relate core concepts of development and learning to the teaching of values and values pedagogy in EC centres and schools, as part of your own personal ethical development (GTS 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 7.1.1.)
- LO6. employ critical and creative thinking and judgement in regard to human development and your application to learning and teaching (GTS 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.5.1, 3.3.1)
- LO7. demonstrate the ability to engage in critical reflection on your own performance. (GTS 6.3.1)
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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