HOW HUMANS DEVELOP

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Overview

This subject introduces students to major theories and milestones of human development from infancy to late adolescence, from biopsychosocial perspectives. Students will learn how the human brain typically develops from infancy to late adolescence, how neurological differences contribute to neurodiversity, and ways in which neurological changes (over time) and differences (between learners) impact on cognitive and socio-emotional development. This subject also examines how socio-cultural influences, including First Nations cultures, educational capital, and community resources, impact on learner development, and the implications for teacher practice. Finally, this subject introduces basic cognitive science concepts that are important for teachers and educators to understand, to optimise student learning.

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Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Kylie Murphy

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Child and Adolescent Development for Educators

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Describe physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional developmental milestones associated with infancy, early and middle childhood, and adolescence, and their implications for educational practice. 

Describe how the human brain typically develops from infancy to late adolescence and differences associated with neurodiversity, and the implications for educational practice.

Describe the influence of socio-cultural and other environmental factors on infant, child, and adolescent development, and the implications for educational practice. 

Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the brain’s information processing and memory systems and their role in learning.

Learning activities

You will engage in a range of activities including lectures, workshops, online learning, quizzes, and problem based learning designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about your performance on these activities to support your learning.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: EB002 EB002B, EB002M, EB002S, EB002W, EA001, EA001B, EA001M, EA001S, EA001W, ED001, ED001B, ED001M, ED001S, ED001W, EBEDS, EBEDSB, EBEDSM, EBEDP, EBEDPB, EBEDPM, EBTP, EBECB, EBECP, EBTS, EBTOCE, EVEDB, RBEDM.

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