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2009 Course Handbook

ECH228: Child Development 3-8 Years: Approaches to Theory and Practice

This unit offers a critical overview of current theory and practice in the study of child development during the preschool and early school years. The cognitive, social/emotional, language and physical development of children aged 3-8 years is discussed. Particular attention is paid to the implications of research and theory for early childhood educators within the Australian social/cultural context.

Credit Points:4
Contact Hours:4
When Offered: D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (On Campus session: 19-20 September)
Staff Contact: Dr Emma Pearson
Prerequisites:

12cp

Corequisites:

NCCWs:

ECH212

Unit Designations: --
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Institute of Early Childhood

Timetable Information

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Recent Updates

17 Oct 2008 - EDUC80P

Program title amended