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

Synopsis

In  the  period  of  adolescence, very significant development  occurs
physically, socially, intellectually, and emotionally. 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
postprimary 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  educational
programs.