Children's Growth and Development

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC X100
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Course ID
206395
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to deepen knowledge about children's growth and development from conception to adolescence and examine research on ways to use this knowledge to support children's learning, development and wellbeing.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe sequences of development in children and use these to plan support for children
  • Identify and communicate the importance of environmental influences on development
  • Assess child development using objective observations and science-based knowledge
  • Plan to support children’s development

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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