Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Wide Bay (ONC)Springfld
Semester 3 (ONC)Springfld (EXT)Toowoomba
Units 1.0 (Education Studies) Band 5
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of the human life span. Through this course pre-service teachers are introduced to basic theoretical concepts and developmental issues connected to research evidence and applied examples in varied educational settings. While the course will consider development and learning through the lifespan, emphasis will be placed on the key age groups with whom professional educators will work. The influence of context, including not only formal teaching-learning settings but also family, peer group and community environments, will be explored in relation to effective educational practice. Intending students should be aware that they will require access to electronic resources including email and the Internet. IMPORTANT NOTE: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including university students, pre-service educators, trainers, vocational teachers, industry educators) working with children under the age of 18, in the State of Queensland*, obtain approval before commencing such work. Many education courses include a practical component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment etc.) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any practical components of this course. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 UNLESS YOU POSSESS A CURRENT 'BLUE CARD'. For further information: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html *If you are undertaking practical experience outside the State of Queensland, Australia you should check local requirements.