HMDEV200-22B (HAM)

Child Development

15 Points

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Division of Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Melissa Derby

Melissa Derby
3571
TC.3.35
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melissa.derby@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Melissa Derby

Melissa Derby
3571
TC.3.35
See Moodle
melissa.derby@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: nia.sugiharto@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

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Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: melanie.chivers@waikato.ac.nz
: yilan.chen@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper will explore a range of historical and contemporary theories related to Child Development, with a secondary line of focus on Children's Studies and Childhood Studies. The paper aims to build on existing knowledge of human development theories so that a deeper understanding of the influence of various factors, including historical and cultural context, on children and childhood ensues. The paper aims to strengthen students’ ability to become critical consumers of this knowledge.

This paper takes the position that, generally, there is no one ‘right’ child development theory or one single solution to address issues relating to child development. Instead, evidence should be examined and critiqued in context. Your role as a student in this course is to actively contribute your views, and consider those of others, so that you are able to gain better insight into a variety of perspectives about child development. It is important that each student and the lecturer is able to share his/her views in a respectful environment, and that through robust conversations, a more solid understanding of some of the complexities emerges.

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Paper Structure

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In this course, students are required to:

  • attend the weekly lectures
  • complete the required assessments
  • engage with the readings

TEACHER(S) & TUTOR(S)

In this course, the lectures will be delivered by Dr. Melissa Derby (melissa.derby@waikato.ac.nz).

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • 1. Understand some of the key theories relating to child development, and how they contribute to our understandings of children and childhood.
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  • 2. Compare and critique a range of dominant theories about child development, including the social and cultural contexts that shape child development.
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  • 3. Demonstrate a knowledge of child development from a critical perspective, looking at issues in child development research and practice.
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  • 4. Critically examine how time, place, and culture impact on child development.
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  • 5. Communicate and engage with issues and ideas about child development, and reflect on their usefulness in personal and practical contexts.
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Assessment

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HMDEV200 is fully internally assessed. To pass the course, all of the following assessments should be attempted.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assessment 1: Literature Review
15 Aug 2022
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Assessment 2: Test 1 and Test 2
29 Aug 2022
8:00 AM
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Assessment 3: Group Presentation
13 Oct 2022
11:00 AM
20
  • Presentation: In Class
4. Assessment 4: Participation
21 Oct 2022
11:30 PM
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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There is no required textbook for this course.

Weekly readings (readings list) will be made available via Moodle. This reading list can also be accessed via the Reading list tab on the library homepage.
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Online Support

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Across the paper there is a series of online tasks, designed to support you with your learning. All tasks will be accessed via Moodle, however, you will need to also use the library website (and actual physical library), and a range of webpages to help you complete this paper.

PLEASE NOTE: Moodle is used for class notices (Announcements). It is your responsibility to check the site regularly and read the Moodle email notifications. Instructions provided in this way on Moodle and in lectures are whole class notices.

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Workload

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This is a 200-level course worth 15 points. You will need to attend lectures on campus. In addition to this, it is expected that you will spend 3-4 hours per week reading and preparing your assignments. Keep these expectations in mind, and be sure to organise your study time effectively.
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Equivalent(s)

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: HDCO100, HMDEV100, TEHD100, TEEDU102, PSYC102 or PSYCH101

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: HDCO202

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