Program Overview

EED110 Child Development: The Early Years

In this subject, students will use the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), with specific reference to the five learning outcomes for children from birth to 5 years, and apply these through the lens of child development. The subject includes examination of prenatal, brain, physical, cognitive, language, psychosocial, and moral development, in infants, toddlers, and pre-school children. Theories of development, current research, methods of observation, recording, and reporting, and experiences with children will be used to extend understanding of children's growth and development and demonstrate knowledge.

Availability

The subject is available in Session 1 at the following campuses:

• Albury-Wodonga Campus
• Bathurst Campus
• Dubbo Campus
• Wagga Wagga Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The subject is one session in duration.

School

The subject is offered by the School of Teacher Education.

Incompatible Subjects

The subject is incompatible with EED121.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to consider how developmental aspects (attachment, trust, relationships (family, peer, carer), and moral development) are observed in young children;
• be able to reflect on how in practice, children connect with others through language, their own sensory and perceptual development, and experiences in their environment;
• understand how cognitive and physical development contribute to a child's physical health, feelings of happiness, resilience, self-help, and successful social functioning;
• understand how to best support and encourage a child to explore, experiment, collaborate, and problem solve in an active learning environment;
• understand the various ways that infants, toddlers, and young children communicate including gestures, sounds, language, and assisted communication; and through a range of modes such as music, movement, visual arts, media, and drama, talking, listening, viewing, reading, and writing;
• understand the biological foundations of childhood including genetics and prenatal development, students will consider the impact these aspects have on the development of a child.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Biological foundations - prenatal development and genetics
• Major developmental theories
• Early speech and language development
• Attachment, temperament, identity, and security
• Cognitive development
• Psychosocial development
• Family, peer, and carer influences
• Methods of observation, recording, and documentation