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Overview

In this subject, you will explore concepts that underpin early childhood development, particularly those of parent-child relationship-based therapies and practices, and their application to maternal and child health practice. This subject is delivered via a flexible online mode which may include online classes, online learning modules and a follow-through journey … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Nursing and Midwifery

Subject coordinator

Catina Adams

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Evaluate the characteristics of infants and young children which affect the child’s emotional development and capacity for self-regulation.
2.
Analyse the theoretical concepts that inform the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children, to apply to clinical practice with families.
3.
Reflect on your personal responses to working with families in diverse communities.
4.
Critically appraise the experience of families attending the MCH service.

Learning activities

The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode comprising learning modules via LMS and online workshops or lectures. Students contribute via online forum discussions.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HGCFCN, HM010O