GED1808

Adolescent development and its educational implications

Not offered in 1999

Lecturer-in-charge to be advised

12 points - 3 hours per week - Clayton

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have an understanding of (a) the major theoretical approaches to adolescent development; (b) the developmental changes that characterise this period; and (c) the school-adolescent interaction.

Synopsis This subject will involve a study of developmental changes in adolescence, including physical, sexual, cognitive, moral and psychosocial development (particularly identity formation). The interaction of both individual differences and social context on these developmental processes will be examined. The effects of school on adolescents will be studied, in particular schools' adaptations to adolescent diversity (eg ethnic groups, handicap). Some issues arising from school-adolescent interactions such as the role of the school in helping adolescents develop decision making and life planning skills will be addressed. Current concerns in adolescent research will be addressed.

Assessment Essay (3000-5000 words): 70% - Class presentation: 30%

Prescribed texts

Dusek J Adolescent development and behaviour Prentice-Hall, 1991

Recommended texts

Heaven P C L and Callan V J Adolescence: An Australian perspective HBJ, 1990
Moore S and Rosenthal D Sexuality in adolescence Routledge, 1993

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