ECE303 - Children as Individuals
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (B) (G,X-WEXP) (W,X-WEXP) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | .75 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.094 |
| Cohort rule: | (For students enrolled in courses E420 and E421 only) |
| Unit chair: | B Yim |
| Corequisite: | ECE302 |
| Contact hours: | The Early Childhood Course at Burwood (City Program) requires the students to attend on a weekly basis i.e. Full-time students attend on a Thursday and Friday throughout the trimester, and Part-time students attend on a Friday throughout the trimester. The students undertaking the Rural Program out of Geelong and Warrnambool undertake the majority of their studies off-campus but attend Intensives 3 times a trimester for 2 days (Full-time students) and 1 day (Part-time students). |
Content
This unit will undertake study of the current understandings of childhood development. It will focus on individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional differences and abilities. It will examine differences created by social structures such as family, class, gender and culture. Approaches to catering for children with delayed development, exceptional ability, emotional or behavioural problems will be provided for critical reflection and discussion. Major theoretical perspectives will be examined.
Assessment
Two assessments: 60%, 40%
Task 1: Portfolio (individual) (60%)
Students will undertake an examination of their own development from birth to adolescence, tracking the main milestones and identifying the influences that have impacted on that development. This will be supported by reference to theories of child development.
Task 2: A focus study and report (40%)
Students will undertake a small inquiry-based study that will be informed by the current literature, including major theories of child development, and observations in early childhood centres to develop knowledge about individual differences and possible strategies for approaches for learning and teaching.
Assessment will total 4000 words or equivalent.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $550 | $440 | $1724 | $1836 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.