Learning and Development in Primary Education G (11340.2)

In this unit students develop an understanding of the physical, social and intellectual development of primary school aged children. Through an understanding of how children learn students are prepared to develop lessons that are age and developmentally appropriate. This unit recognises that children's development is influenced by diverse social and cultural backgrounds and abilities.

A further focus of the unit is to provide evidence-based strategies and skills that will enable participants to create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Within this unit is a 15 days Professional Experience placement.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the physical, social and intellectual development of primary aged children;
2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of current theories of student learning;
3. Integrate knowledge of child development with knowledge of student learning; and
4. Apply knowledge of child development and learning to the education of all learners.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

This unit is only available to students in EDM001 Master of Primary Teaching.

Students must have passed 11336 Curriculum and Assessment in Primary Education G AND 11349 Positive Learning Environments in Primary Education G.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.