One in Four: Different Developmental Pathways

One in four children or adolescents will experience a disorder, disability, or trauma affecting their development and educational opportunities. In this course, students will consider the developmental and educational issues relating to children with different developmental pathways, including pathways affected by mental and physical health, trauma, and disability.

15 points

30 points in EDUC, HLTH, HSRV, PSYC, SOWK, or YACL, or permission of the Head of School.

Risks and Opportunities in Adolescence: Research and Applications

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to theory and research in adolescent development, with a special focus on risks and opportunities that are present in this stage of the life course. Students will be introduced to the core themes and a range of theory and research that is common to a developmental approach to adolescence, with an emphasis on the implications for education and positive development.

30 points

EDUC202 or EDUC204, or 30 points at 200-level of EDUC, HLED, HLTH, HSRV, PSYC, or YACL, or by permission of the Head of School

Spark! The Art & Science of Learning

In this course, we address how people learn as well as the social, political, and global contexts in which learning takes place. Together, we walk through the art and science of learning, including contemporary debates and discussions in anthropology, history, philosophy, sociology, and psychology. Through questions, we view learning from diverse perspectives to understand learning in Aotearoa New Zealand and elsewhere around the world. Course assessments are designed in a way that links theories of learning to any academic discipline or subject area while also giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a meaningful, purposeful, and unique way.

15 points

Child and Adolescent Development

This course establishes a foundation in theory, concepts, processes and factual knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent development within the context of family, school, and community. Students will acquire an understanding of the developmental processes that take place within and across physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains, and their associations with developmental outcomes.

15 points

AKOE171, TEDU110, TEDU102, EDUC121, TEDU150

Child and Adolescent Wellbeing and Health

This course will explore ways in which well-being, resilience, and positive developmental trajectories may be supported and promoted from infancy through adolescence. Current research and theoretical models will be used to explore a number of critical issues related to health and well-being in a New Zealand context from developmental, educational, positive psychology and social emotional wellbeing perspectives.

15 points

30 points in EDUC, HLTH, HSRV, PSYC, SOWK, or YACL, or permission of the Head of School.

Spark! The Art & Science of Learning

In this course, we address how people learn as well as the social, political, and global contexts in which learning takes place. Together, we walk through the art and science of learning, including contemporary debates and discussions in anthropology, history, philosophy, sociology, and psychology. Through questions, we view learning from diverse perspectives to understand learning in Aotearoa New Zealand and elsewhere around the world. Course assessments are designed in a way that links theories of learning to any academic discipline or subject area while also giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a meaningful, purposeful, and unique way.

15 points