Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Shirley Wyver
Contact via via iLearn
232 29WW
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit offers a critical overview of current theory, research and issues in child development from the preschool years through to late middle childhood and puberty. The unit covers the major aspects of children's cognitive, physical and social/emotional development, personality, gender and moral development. The unit also considers the influence of key relationships with siblings and peers for children's development. An understanding of factors that promote and attenuate optimal development and well-being and the unique contribution of child rearing contexts is integrated throughout. In addition, students develop knowledge of strategies for the promotion of good mental health for young children. During the course of the unit, students are encouraged to engage in active interpretation of the material covered and to consider both the implications and practical application in their professional contexts. Particular attention is paid to the implications for prior to school and primary school educators within the contemporary Australian social/cultural context.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment Presentation and Submission Guidelines Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment:
Draft Submissions & Turnitin Originality Reports
Please note:
Assignment extensions and late penalties
Requesting a re-assessment of an assignment If you have evidence that your task has been incorrectly assessed against the grade descriptors you can request a re-mark. To request a re-mark you need to contact the unit convenor within 7 days of the date of return of the assignment and provide a detailed assessment of your script against the task criteria. Evidence from your assignment must be provided to support your judgements. Note:
University policy on grading Criteria for awarding grades for assessment tasks Assignments will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the University's Grading Policy. The following descriptive criteria are included for your information.
Descriptive Criteria for awarding grades in the unit In order to meet the unit outcomes and successfully pass this unit, students must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks. Where any submitted assessment task is considered to be unsatisfactory in this regard, the highest possible final grade that can be awarded for the unit will be 45.
Students will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the policy: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment-in-effect-from-session-2-2016
The following generic grade descriptors provide university-wide standards for awarding final grades.
Note: If you fail a unit with a professional experience component, the fail grade will be on your transcript irrespective of the timing of the placement.
Withdrawing from this unit If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, please seek academic advice via https://ask.mq.edu.au before doing so as this unit may be a co-requisite or prerequisite for units in the following sessions and may impact on your progression through the degree.
Results Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Topic Essay | 30% | No | 14/04/22 |
Parent leaflet task | 30% | No | 22/04/22 |
Exam | 40% | No | S1 Exam Period |
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 14/04/22
Weighting: 30%
1800wds. Discuss and critically evaluate the findings of at least five research studies related to specified area of development.
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 22/04/22
Weighting: 30%
2 A4 page Information sheet designed for parents of children attending EC centre/school to promote awareness of one of specified area of child development (~750-1000wds)
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: S1 Exam Period
Weighting: 40%
A 2hr and 30min exam (plus 10mins reading time) that consists of a combination of multiple-choice, short answer and essay questions.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Before commencing ECHE2180, please read this outline carefully and ensure that you can meet all requirements (including attendance and assessment requirements). We are sympathetic that students often have significant domestic and work-related responsibilities. To be fair to our staff and to other students, however, these cannot be used to justify incomplete work or extension requests. Please ensure that you have sufficient study time before attempting this unit.
Study includes: listening to and taking notes from pre-recorded lectures, participating in tutorials, completing recommended readings, preparing for and completing assignments, and using the unit’s iLearn site. Independent study is strongly encouraged in ECHE2180.
Textbook and readings
The required textbook for this unit is "Looking Forward Through the Lifespan" (Candida Peterson). This book can be purchased directly from Pearson Publishers, https://www.pearson.com.au/9781488611513, and is also used in ECHE1130. Chapters from the textbook will enhance your understanding of the material covered in this unit. Content from this textbook is examinable.
Some weeks may have additional readings and other resources posted on iLearn. These resources are optional and not directly examinable. Like the textbook, they will enhance your understanding of concepts discussed in class.
iLearn
This unit has a full web presence through iLearn, and weekly access is compulsory. Students will need full access to a computer and the Internet. Important assessment information will be posted to iLearn, as will unit announcements and weekly materials. Please check iLearn before emailing your convener or tutor.
Lectures
Weekly lectures in ECHE2180 are accessible in ECHO360 (via iLearn). There are 2 hours total per week. PowerPoint slides are also available on iLearn in advance of the weekly lectures, but please ensure you access the lecture proper and not just the slides. Slides do not contain full information on them and are designed only as a supplementary material to assist with notetaking.
Tutorials
Participation in tutorials - virtual or face to face - is expected for all students. Please see your enrolment information for details (i.e. weekly classes for the weekday offering OR 2 x on campus days for the infrequent offering). Whether you are a weekday or infrequent student, you must be on time, actively participate, and attend the entire period. The roll will be marked.
Access and technical assistance
Information for students about access to the online component of this unit is available at ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/. You will need to enter your student username and password. Please do NOT contact the Unit Convenor regarding iLearn technical help.
No extensions will be given for any technical issues. Allow enough time for your submissions. Assistance is available from IT Helpdesk ph: 1800 67 4357, or log a request at help.mq.edu.au. OneHelp is the online IT support service for both students and staff.
This unit requires students to use several ICT and software skills:
LECTURE TOPICS |
LECTURER |
READINGS |
TUTORIAL TOPICS |
Lecture 1: Research in Education Lecture 2: Gender Development |
Penny Van Bergen |
256 - 268 |
Foundations of Development |
Lecture 1: Physical Development Lecture 2: Motor Development |
Helen Little
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205-206; 281-285; 289 |
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Lecture 1: Social Skills Lecture 2: Pro- and Anti-social Behaviour |
Penny Van Bergen
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235-240 |
Social Development |
Lecture 1: Peer and Teacher Relationships Lecture 2: Sibling Relationships |
Penny Van Bergen Rebecca Andrews |
254-256 249-252 |
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Lectures 1-2: Cognitive Development |
Penny Van Bergen |
211-223 |
Cognitive Development
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Lecture 1: Development of Memory Lecture 2: Thinking Skills |
Penny Van Bergen |
224-228 288-299 |
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Lecture 1: Theory of Mind Lecture 2: Moral Development |
Penny Van Bergen |
229-230 269-278 |
Self-Agency
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Lecture 1: Self-concept and Self Worth Lecture 2: Assessment of Development |
Penny Van Bergen |
228-238
307-312 |
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Lecture 1: Emotion Development Lecture 2: Emotional Health 1 |
Penny Van Bergen |
228-229; 289-292 |
Emotional Development |
Lecture 1: Emotional Health 2 Lecture 2: Personality Development |
Helen Little
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228-229; 289-292 |
Emotional Development |
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
School of Education Procedures
In addition, the following policies and procedures of the School of Education are applicable in this unit.
Attendance for undergraduate units
All Internal tutorials begin in Week 1 of Session.
Unit Expectations
● Students are expected to read weekly readings before completing tasks and attending tutorials
● Students are expected to listen to and take notes from weekly lectures before completing tasks and attending tutorials Note: It is not the responsibility of unit staff to contact students who have failed to submit assignments. If you have any missing items of assessment, it is your responsibility to make contact with the unit convenor. Electronic Communication It is the student’s responsibility to check all electronic communication on a regular weekly basis. Communication may occur via:
● Official MQ Student Email Address
● The Dialogue function on iLearn
● Other iLearn communication functions External Students
● The on-campus sessions for external students are essential to student engagement and learning and attendance on all days is expected. Failure to attend or to have an approved Special Consideration may result in a Fail grade for the unit. Please see attendance requirements in this unit guide.
● Prior to the on-campus sessions, you should have read the prescribed readings and listened to the lectures. Summarise the main points and make a note of the key terms and definitions. Prepare any discussion questions of your own that you wish to share.
● Please make effective use of the online component of the unit and access iLearn regularly. Keep up to date with listening to the lectures on a weekly basis.
Activities completed during weekly tutorials (internal) or on campus days (external) are essential for building the core knowledge and/or skills required to demonstrate the learning outcomes of this unit [and to meet the AITSL Graduate Teacher Standards and/or ACECQA requirements]. Attendance at all tutorials or on campus days is expected and the roll will be taken.
Students are required to attend the tutorial in which they are enrolled. Any changes to tutorial enrolments must be completed officially through e-student. Please do not contact the unit convenor requesting a change.
The 5Rs Framework, developed by the School of Education at Macquarie University, is embedded throughout your teacher education course https://www.mq.edu.au/faculty-of-arts/departments-and-schools/macquarie-school-of-education/news-and-events/news/news/How-to-nurture-a-long-career-in-teaching.
Your use of the 5Rs Framework will help you develop the capabilities that will make your teaching career sustainable and fulfilling.
In this unit, you will learn using the 5Rs framework, particularly in terms of becoming Responsive and Research Engaged. The unit commences with an overview of research in education and subsequent lectures include examples of high quality research to support critical reading of research. Tutorials will highlight how research can be used to support responsive practice in educational contexts. Assessments and tutorials provide opportunities to demonstrate understanding of Research Engaged and Responsive practice.
Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook