EDF2007 Adolescent development and learning
Faculty of Education
EDF2007 Adolescent development and learning is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2021. It needs EDF2005 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for EDF2007. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before EDF2007
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF2007
2 units list EDF2007 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit focuses on significant aspects of adolescent development and the implications for teachers. You will further your understanding of psychological research into adolescent development and be encouraged to develop critical perspectives in this field. The unit considers psychological, motivational, social, cognitive, biological and sociocultural perspectives of adolescent development and learning. You will inquire into interpersonal and teaching strategies for teaching and learning with adolescents based on contemporary knowledge of adolescent development.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for EDF2007.
Assessment
- Group presentation on adolescent development (1600 words or equivalent per student)40%
- Written report on adolescent development and practices (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you 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.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:
- on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement; and
- 120 hours of self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding. Additionally, you may also engage in peer assisted learning and research activities.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Leonie Kronborg
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Leonie Kronborg
- Dr Sindu George
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF2007?
You need EDF2005 before you enrol.
What can I take after EDF2007?
EDF2007 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including EDF3007 and EDF3009.
When is EDF2007 offered?
EDF2007 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is EDF2007?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF2007 have an exam?
No. EDF2007 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021