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 466-202 CDS 2B: Theories and Models of Early Childhood Cognitive Development

Credit Points

16.7

Coordinator

Jennifer Standish, Sharne Rolfe

Prerequisites

CDS1A, 1B, 1C or approved equivalent.

Semester

2

Contact

One 2-hour lecture/tutorial/workshop each week, and one 1-hour tutorial per week as required

Subject Description

A study of key theories, models and experimental research relevant to children's cognitive and intellectual development, learning and creativity and their impact on early childhood teaching and educational environments. Topics to be covered will include attention, memory, motivation and emotional aspects of preschoolers' cognition, theory of mind, creativity, school readiness and issues of cognitive and educational assessment.

Assessment

An assignment of 2500 words; and a 21/2-hour examination.



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