School Of EducationThe Developing Child (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700273.1
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
102046 - The Developing Child
Corequisite
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in Diploma in Arts Extended must have passed 40 credit points of preliminary units in order to enrol in this unit.
About this Unit
An in-depth knowledge of child development is essential for educators to plan and provide culturally and developmentally appropriate practices for children in the early years. In this context, this unit aims to explore the diverse nature, processes and aspects of children’s development from conception to 12 years of age. The unit investigates the physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, language, moral, creative, spiritual and academic domains of development. Students will gather an understanding of the evolving methods used to develop theory about child development – from traditional case study approaches to contemporary brain research. The role of family, community, and other sociocultural influences will also be considered in relation to understanding the holistic nature of children’s development.
Students will apply their knowledge of theories and methods of child study in the development of a Child Portfolio. Students must complete the WSU’s online Child Protection Awareness Training before undertaking the Child Portfolio.
Courses| 6017.1 | Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) | CONTINUING |
| 6017.2 | Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) | CONTINUING |
| 6017.3 | Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) | CONTINUING |
| 6017.4 | Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) | CURRENT |
| 7049.4 | Diploma in Arts | CONTINUING |
| 7049.5 | Diploma in Arts | CURRENT |
| 7113.1 | Diploma in Arts Extended | CONTINUING |
| 7146.1 | Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 | CONTINUING |
| 7146.2 | Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 | CONTINUING |
| 7146.3 | Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 | CURRENT |
Specialisations
| A7100.1 | WSTC Arts Extended Local Recent School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7101.1 | WSTC Arts Extended International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7102.1 | WSTC Arts Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants | CONTINUING |
| A7202.1 | WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - Local Recent School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7203.1 | WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - Non-Credentialed Applicants | CONTINUING |
| A7204.1 | WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7251.1 | WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - Local Recent School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7252.1 | WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - Non-Credentialed Applicants | CONTINUING |
| A7253.1 | WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7275.1 | WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - Local Recent School Leavers | CURRENT |
| A7276.1 | WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - Non-Credentialed Applicants | CURRENT |
| A7277.1 | WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - International Students | CURRENT |