Unit Code: EDU577

Unit Name: Human Development and Educational Psychology

Description: The acquisition of knowledge and understanding of child growth and development during early and middle years of schooling is vital to the process of learning and teaching. Students will examine the major theories and approaches to child growth and development as well as cultural; factors that contribute to sound understanding in this area. This course focuses on child development, with emphasis on the period from conception to 8 years trascending into the primary years. It includes a study of development in all domains- physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive and spiritual, and requires students to examine a range of related theoretical perspectives. Students are encouraged to reflect on these theoretical perspectives in relation to children in Fiji and the Pacific region, and to consider the cultural differences in development. Within this course, students will develop understanding and skills in observing and monitoring the development and learning of young children. From their learnings and observations, students will also develop their capacity to identify atypical behaviour and development, and knowledge of where to seek advice and support.

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Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: Enrolled in BEd (Primary) programme.

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1