• Semester 12 (External)

Pre-requisite: An undergraduate course in child/ adolescent
Pre-requisite: development. Recommended prior study - it is
Pre-requisite: desirable that students have completed an
Pre-requisite: introductory develop- mental psychopathology
Pre-requisite: course - e.g 80416

Synopsis

The  unit  consists  of  two modules. The first takes  an  essentially
descriptive approach. The concept of supportive school environment  is
investigated, together with a number of the important issues which are
related to the concept. These include effective learning and teaching;
children's   peer   relationships;  adjustment  difficulties;   social
justice;  moral  education;  and  teacher-student  relationships.  The
second  module requires students to undertake a critical  analysis  of
this  concept.  Important  relevant issues  indicated  previously  are
investigated  and  students are required to discuss these  issues  and
their  implications for a supportive school environment. In  addition,
students are required to investigate a school which has taken steps to
develop a supportive environment.