FOE2001 Human Development and Learning (FOEDU)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst (ONC)Springfld (EXT)Toowoomba

Semester 3 (ONC)Springfld (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Education Studies) Band 5

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html

Synopsis

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.