EDEM661-11W (C) Whole Year 2011

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 21 February 2011
End Date: Sunday, 13 November 2011
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 6 March 2011
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 4 September 2011

Description

This course looks at the nature, prevalence, causes, education and treatment of common childhood disorders and disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

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 differences
3. To develop skills in accessing relevant and appropriate and current information
4. To develop skills in understanding of research

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School

Restrictions

EDUC412, EDUC612

Equivalent Courses

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
EDUC412 Research Summary & Critique of Published Intervention Study 03 Jun 2011 20% (1500-2000 words: Autism; Visual Impairements; Eating Disorder.)
EDUC412 Research Essay on Developmental Trajectory and Impact of Interventions or Volunteer Project Report 19 Aug 2011 35% (4000-5000 words): Down syndrome or ADHD or Major Depressive Disorder
EDUC412 Final Examination 45%

Textbooks / Resources

Readings in electronic form will be posted on LEARN periodically.
   
Course Textbook
Batshaw, M., Pellegrino, L., & Roizen, N. (2007). Children with disabilities (6th Edition) Paul Brookes Publishers. (Approx $156)

Other required readings
Papalia, D., Olds, S. & Feldman, R. A Child’s World: Infancy Through Adolescence (11th edition).  International Edition:  McGraw Hill. OR SIMILAR textbook on child development.

Additional Course Outline Information

Academic integrity

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.

Assessment and grading system

As per assessment schedule. Guildlines used by the marker will be posted on LEARN and discussed with students.

Attendance

Attendance at weekly class meetings and participation during classes is encouraged. Material covered in Lectures is not posted on Learn.

Evaluation

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.

Grade moderation

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 submission of work

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.

Requests for extensions

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.

Resubmissions

Not accepted.

Where to submit and collect work

Submit and collect via Learn.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,444.00

* 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 .

All EDEM661 Occurrences

  • EDEM661-11W (C) Whole Year 2011
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