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The nature, prevalence and causes of common childhood disorders and disabilities.
1. To develop an understanding of different theoretical perspectives 2. To develop an understanding of foundational processes in the development of children with genetic, prenatal, antenatal and postnatal differences3. To develop skills in accessing relevant and appropriate and current information 4. To develop skills in understanding of research
Subject to approval of the Director, Health Sciences Centre
EDEM661, EDUC412
Kathleen Liberty
Readings in electronic form will be posted on LEARN periodically. Required TextbookBatshaw, M., Pellegrino, L., & Roizen, N. (2007). Children with disabilities (6th Edition) Paul Brookes Publishers. (Approx $156)Other required readingsPapalia, D., Olds, S. & Feldman, R. A Child’s World: Infancy Through Adolescence (11th edition). International Edition: McGraw Hill. OR SIMILAR textbook on child development.
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All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
As per assessment schedule. Guildlines used by the marker will be posted on LEARN and discussed with students.
Attendance at weekly class meetings and participation during classes is encouraged. Material covered in Lectures is not posted on Learn.
Formal and informal evaluation will take place in accordance with the relevant Course Evaluation Policy, to provide feedback to teaching staff about the relevance and validity of what has been learned as well as the quality of course delivery. The lecturer will feedback to the students information underpinning course design and evaluation.
The College undertakes a process of internal and external moderation of assessment. This is to ensure the assessment system is fair, equitable, consistent and manageable. If students are unhappy with their grade they should approach the course co-ordinator in the first instance to discuss or request a remark.
Late papers incur a penalty of the deduction of one grade (e.g. B+ to B). No late papers accepted after other papers returned to students.
If you require an extension, please email Kathleen before the due date, giving a reason for an extension and suggesting how long an extension you need. Workload or timetable issues are not acceptable reasons for an extension. A new due date will be arranged with you individually. Late papers not accepted.
Not accepted.
Submit and collect via Learn.
Domestic fee $1,444.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Health Sciences .