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This course provides an opportunity to develop an advanced understanding of child development research and theory and its application to children in a range of applied settings. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the conduct of development and family assessments, and undertake a supervised child development study.
This course aims to provide an advanced understanding of child development by focusing on issues and concerns that may affect children and families across multiple developmental contexts. Students will gain knowledge and research skills by undertaking a comprehensive literature review in an approved topic and applying contemporary research to a case study problem.
Specific Course ObjectivesThe objectives of the course are:* To develop an advanced understanding of theory and research on child and adolescent development with an ecological perspective, taking into account individual, family, school and societal factors.* To develop a critical awareness of the multiple contexts and mechanisms of children's development and an appreciation of the transactional influences of biological, familial and cultural factors in childhood and adolescence.* To be able to apply the analytical and research skills learned to a range of developmental issues affecting children and gain a life-span perspective of these.
Subject to approval of the Head of School
EDUC416, EDUC616
EDUC416
Garry Hornby
Domestic fee $1,234.00
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 Educational Studies and Leadership .