• Semester 1 (External)
• Semester 2 (External)

Synopsis

In  the  period  of  adolescence, very significant development  occurs
physically, socially, intellectually and emotionally in young  people.
Rapid  spurts in growth and the onset of physical maturity are obvious
changes.  Cognitive,  social, personal and emotional  development  are
central  to  the  development of identity during adolescence  and  are
major   influences  in  planning  and  implementing   an   educational
curriculum in post-primary settings and training settings.

Students  undertaking this unit will develop an understanding  of  the
developmental  characteristics of adolescents and of the  implications
of  that development for planning and implementing in educational  and
training settings.