Development and Differences

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

This subject may be taken by 312AA Master of Educational Psychology and G02AA Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy students only.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Mainstream and current research in the fields of personality, intelligence and interests will be investigated. Emphasis is placed on gaining in-depth knowledge of important models within these field, such that students understand the professional implications of utilising psychological measures based on these models.

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in human development theory, particularly differential development, learning processes and social processes in development;
• Use assessment and observation procedures and interpret findings to gain accurate information on the cognitive, social, emotional and personality development of children and adolescents;
• Evaluate critically and interpret research and theory in this field, and carry out research and program evaluation of their own.

Two written reports totalling 6,000 words (100 per cent):

• Assignment 1 due at week eight (40%)
• Assignment 2 due at week twelve (60%)

Hurdle requirements:

• A pass grade is required for each assignment
• Minimum of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.