EDF2007 - Adolescent development and learning - 2019

This unit focuses on significant aspects of adolescent development and the implications for teachers. Students further their understanding of psychological research into adolescent development and are encouraged to develop critical perspectives in this field. The unit considers psychological, motivational, social, cognitive, biological and sociocultural perspectives of adolescent development and learning. Students inquire into interpersonal and teaching strategies for teaching and learning with adolescents based on contemporary knowledge of adolescent development.

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. appreciate adolescence as a discrete period of individual development in our society
2. articulate theories of adolescent development from a scientific viewpoint
3. explain the developmental stages of adolescence
4. understand how teacher-student relationships are influenced by issues of adolescent development
5. identify problems in teaching adolescents and apply effective teaching strategies to support their learning
6. analyse multidimensional influences on adolescents including; motivations; self-esteem; anxiety, stress, resilience; biological processes; cognition; moral development; development of identity; family, peer and sociocultural influences; issues of diversity; additional issues including substance abuse, deviance, depression, truancy and bullying for diverse learners
7. use relevant resources to support adolescents' development.

Group presentation on adolescent development (1600 words equivalent per student, 40%)

Written report on adolescent development and practices (2400 words, 60%)

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

1. Contact hours for on-campus students:
   • 2 contact hours per week
2. Additional requirements:
   • 10 hours of independent study per week

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