Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Senior Lecturer
Shirley Wyver
Contact via Through iLearn if enrolled, otherwise by email
Room 232, 29WW
No fixed hours, but available for appointments most days during session.
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
6cp at 200 level including (ECH218 or ECH228 or EDUC262 or PSY235)
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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 builds on material introduced in previous child development units. In doing so, the unit has two main focuses. The first is to develop students' skills in using child development research to develop effective programs and interventions for infants and young children. The second is to introduce students to research-based child development programs and interventions that have direct relevance to early childhood programs. Most topics support understanding of EYLF and PDHPE curriculum although links will not always be made explicitly.
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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:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Journal article quiz | 5% | No | 12 December |
Essay 1 or quiz | 45% | No | 18/20 December |
Essay or Exam | 50% | No | 22 January or Exam Period |
Due: 12 December
Weighting: 5%
The purpose of this assessment is to ensure you understand how to access, read and interpret child development journal articles before progressing further in the unit. 10 multiple choice questions will be taken from an article which has the doi 10.1016/j.ecresq.2019.05.006
See the Assessment Guide on iLearn for more details (available no later than 2 December).
Due: 18/20 December
Weighting: 45%
Select one of the following:
Quiz option: 11am (one hour duration): 18 December
Quiz questions will be taken from 5 journal articles. Further details published in your assessment guidelines (posted on iLearn). You need to register by 15 April if you wish to select the quiz as your assessment option. The quiz is currently scheduled to take place in 29WW 039, but check the timetable https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2019/Reports/List.aspx closer to the date in case there are room changes. Please be at the room 10 minutes before the quiz commences.
Essay option: 2,500 word essay 20 December (midnight)
Based on one of the ECH452 topics (refer to your assessment guidelines in iLearn no later than 2 December).
Due: 22 January or Exam Period
Weighting: 50%
Select one of the following:
Essay option: 2,500 words due 22 January (midnight)
See the assessment guide in iLearn for more details.
Exam: During the S3 Exam period
Register through iLearn no later than 2nd of January to choose this option. Details of exam are in the unit assessment guide posted in iLearn (available no later than 2 December).
ECH452 has been designed for you to work at your own pace. There isn't a weekly schedule to follow. There will be Echo recordings that are lecture style and some that are designed to support you with your assessments.
ECH452 does not have a textbook and it does not have classes. There is an on-campus date, but that is for those wanting to take the quiz option. The convenor will make additional sessions available on that day on request.
Key Delivery and Resources
This is a self-paced unit, so does not have a weekly schedule.
Topics are based on current research in child development.
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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
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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: Failed assessments cannot be re-marked as they are all double-marked as a part of the moderation process. Please note: The outcome of a re-mark may be a higher/lower or unchanged grade. Grades are standards referenced and effort is NOT a criterion.
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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. Exam date The exam date is set by the university. Dates are released to students and academic staff at the same time. Unit convenors have no control over the date. If you select the exam as your option for the final assessment you must be available during the exam period. If you cannot be available during the exam period you should select the essay as your final assessment. |
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There are no changes in structure but there are changes in content. Feedback has been that the structure allows for flexibility and the unit allows students.
This unit provides students with a lot of flexibility in selection of assessment content and type. Think about your goals for the unit in deciding which type of assessment will best suit you. An Echo recording will be available to help students decide on the best assessment options to meet their goals.
Full details about each assessment task is provided in the Assessment Details Document on iLearn. Please read the Assessment Details Document in conjuction with this unit guide. The Assessment Details Document includes key references, rubrics and other information on assessment.