CPS5002 Normal developmental observation
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CPS5002 Normal developmental observation is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CPS5002
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CPS5002
4 units list CPS5002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in a postgraduate degree.
Overview
This unit will explore normal development from infancy to adolescence with a focus on experiential learning through observing infants and young children. Based in Psychoanalytic theory, you will explore developmental observations and how to apply them in your clinical and consultative work. Key concepts from attachment theory, developmental psychology, intersubjectivity, neuroscience, and cultural inclusion are considered alongside core psychoanalytic theories.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Assessment report 1 (1,200 words)Threshold hurdle20%
- Assessment report 2 (1,200 words)Threshold hurdle20%
- Weekend workshop presentationThreshold hurdle20%
- Essay (2,400 words)Threshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate the relevance of observation skills to the understanding of children and adolescents in both therapeutic and consultative work;
- 2
Analyse the nature of links between observation and the developmental theories;
- 3
Monitor and evaluate their own responses to what is observed and critically apply these in their work;
- 4
Critically evaluate their observations in discussion and in written assignments; and
- 5
Integrate Developmental Observation theory, history and principles with observation experiences and their clinical work, demonstrating these processes in accounts of their own learning.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials5 hours
- Applied sessions6 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
12 hours per week comprised of a mix of directed and self-directed learning plus attendance at 2 day block one weekend per semester. 2 Day Block Weekend tutorials comprised of 5 hours tutorial per unit and attendance at keynote lectures.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jennifer Re
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jennifer Re
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CPS5002?
CPS5002 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after CPS5002?
CPS5002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including CPS5005, CPS5006, CPS5007 and CPS5008.
When is CPS5002 offered?
In 2024, CPS5002 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does CPS5002 have an exam?
No. CPS5002 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.