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EDEC3007: Infant-Toddler Learning and Development
2025 unit information
The first three years of life are a period of rapid growth and development that lay the foundation for future learning and wellbeing. The aim of this unit is to provide students with a thorough and critical working knowledge of current research, theory and issues in infant and toddler learning and development. The domains of cognitive, social, emotional, language, motor and physical development are explored. Infants and toddlers are viewed as capable and resourceful, predisposed to form relationships and ready to learn from birth.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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84 credit points including EDEC2010 and EDEC2008 |
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Corequisites:
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EDEC3008 |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate understandings about the learning and development of infants and toddlers including language, social, emotional, physical and cognitive development
- LO2. apply knowledge of infant and toddler learning and development to practice in early childhood settings
- LO3. critically consider research and theory concerning infant and toddler development and reflect on implications for practice in early childhood settings
- LO4. demonstrate an awareness of the whole child by appreciating the links between different areas of learning and development
- LO5. recognise the many and varying influences important to the learning and development of infants and toddlers
- LO6. demonstrate the ability to provide accurate and professional information and resources to families to collaboratively support the learning and development of infants and toddlers.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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