EDST1520
Issues in Adolescent Development
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Provides the basis for understanding adolescent development in an ecological context. It will address issues relevant to the provision of educational experiences for young adolescents. Biological, social, emotional and personality development will be contextualised in terms of challenges to development in today's society.
| Objectives | Upon the completion of this course, students will be expected to demonstrate: 1. Understanding of the nature of adolescent development; 2. Awareness of the relationships between the contexts of adolescent development and behaviour; 3. Ability to promote gender equity in classrooms; 4. Skills to enhance the self esteem and identity of young adolescents; 5. Knowledge of significant issues in adolescent health and wellbeing. |
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| Content | * Theories and research in adolescent development; * Social construction of adolescence; * Images of adolescents; * Contexts of adolescent development; * Social and emotional development of adolescents; * Challenges to adolescent development; * Adolescent health and wellbeing |
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| Replacing Course(s) | n/a | ||||||
| Transition | n/a | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | n/a | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |