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HMDEV300-22A (NET)
Children's Development in Families
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
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Melissa Derby
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TC.3.35
melissa.derby@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Melissa Derby
3571
TC.3.35
melissa.derby@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
Welcome to HMDEV300: Children’s Development in Families
In this paper, students explore theory and research related to the development of children within family and community contexts. Students examine how historical and social contexts influence our knowledge and understanding of development. A number of contemporary New Zealand issues in the fields of human development and family studies will be investigated from a multi-disciplinary perspective. The emphasis is on theory and research with consideration given to their impact on policy and practice. Students also examine critically the ways in which children’s voices are researched and how these contribute to matters that affect them. Students gain skills in planning small research projects with children.
Paper Structure
Description and Structure
Calendar description
This paper explores issues and influences on children's development in family contexts. The emphasis is on theory and research with consideration given to policy and practice.
Internal assessment/examination ratio: 1:0
Structure of the paper
This paper is taught entirely online in Semester 1, 2022. All class interaction takes place in Moodle, the Learning Management System used at the University of Waikato. Most of the activity is asynchronous. This paper will be supported with short videos as well as PowerPoint slides and other resources, in addition to online discussions and tasks.
You are expected to participate regularly in all the weekly activities online. You are also required to submit your assignments using Moodle (please see the Assessment section of this outline for more details).
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
Assessments
General requirements and regulations
Please note that any announcements regarding general requirements and assessment not contained in this document will be posted in the Announcements forum on Moodle. You need to ensure that your default email address is correct in Moodle, as the site will forward these messages to you automatically. Please check Moodle and your email daily.
Assessment Components
The requirements for each of the assessments are described in detail later in this Paper Outline.
Alignment of assessment and learning outcomes
Students will be working towards all of the above Learning Outcomes throughout this paper. All the outcomes will be assessed continuously throughout the semester via students’ online participation (Assignment 1). In addition, Assignment 2 will contribute to the learning outcomes i), iii), v), vi); and Assignment 3 to the learning outcomes i), ii), iv).
In order to be eligible to pass this paper, students are expected to contribute regularly to the weekly online discussions and complete all other assignments. If you do not obtain a passing grade for a particular assessment item, you will still pass the course if your overall mark reaches 50% (C-).You are strongly advised to attempt all tasks, as this will increase the likelihood that you pass the course overall.
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Textbook
There is no set textbook for this paper.
Readings
There are two Readings Lists for this paper available through the University of Waikato library. The links are also at the top of the Moodle page. One has details of the essential readings to be discussed each week, as well as a list of further optional reading. The other includes helpful readings and historical material for Assignment 3. In the main reading list, there is also a section of readings to help you get started on Assignment 3.
Other reading
There is considerable choice within assignment topics and students are expected to carry out library searches for appropriate materials. Assistance will be given from your Lecturers and Librarians if requested. Guest lecturers may also indicate other recommended reading in relation to their topics. Students will be advised of these readings in Moodle during the sessions concerned.
Online Support
This paper is taught fully online. All coursework and support is provided in the Moodle forum.
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.
Workload
Workload
This is a 300-level paper (15 points). The minimum workload expected for a paper at this level is 150 hours. Generally, your time will be spent:
- Engaging with online resources each week e.g. reading PowerPoints, listening to lectures, watching video clips, etc.
- Sourcing and reading relevant literature in order to complete the tests or assignments
- Participating in online discussions and activities
- Preparing the written work for assessments
Linkages to Other Papers
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite papers: Either HDCO100, HMDEV100 or TEHD100, TEEDU102 and 15 points at 200 level in any subject.
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: HDCO301