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EDUC302-12S1 (C) Semester One 2012
Researching Child and Adolescent Development

30 points, 0.2500 EFTS
20 Feb 2012 - 24 Jun 2012
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Description

EDUC302 is designed to provide students with an introduction to the research and research methods in child and adolescent development. Incorporating both lectures and active learning exercises, students will be introduced to the core themes and a broad range of research methods common to a developmental approach, specifically focusing on the periods from infancy through adolescence.

Learning Outcomes

1. To provide students a broad understanding of the critical issues and key methods in developmental research.
2. To help students acquire the knowledge and resources which enable them to be critical consumers of published research.
3. To introduce students to the fundamentals of research design, data analysis, interpretation, and report writing.

Pre-requisites

15 points from EDUC201, EDUC202, EDUC204, EDUC205, EDUC221, EDUC222 or permission of the Head of School

Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Monday 1:00pm-3:00pm Kirkwood KD08 20 Feb - 1 Apr,
23 Apr - 3 Jun

Labs
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Wednesday 8:00am-10:00am Kirkwood KC03 Computer Lab (Computer Lab) 20 Feb - 1 Apr,
30 Apr - 3 Jun

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Myron Friesen

Textbooks

Required Texts

Miller, Scott A; Developmental research methods; 3rd ed; Sage Publications, 2007 (Approx $170).

Available from the University Bookshop. See textbook description from Amazon.com here: http://www.amazon.com/Developmental-Research-Methods-Scott-Miller/dp/1412950295/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263848886&sr=1-1  
It is expected that students will read the weekly assigned readings prior to lecture.

Additional readings: In addition to the required textbook, supplementary course readings will be distributed in class and/or posted on the course Learn website.

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Assessment and grading system

Grade GPA  Marks
  A+   9 90 – 100
  A   8 85 – 89
  A-   7 80 – 84
  B+   6 75 – 79
  B   5 70 – 74
  B-   4 65 – 69
  C+   3 60 – 64
  C   2 55 – 59
  C-   1 50 – 54
  D   0 40 – 49
  E   -1 0 – 39

Late submission of work

Based on individual circumstances. Please see course co-ordinator.

Notes

Requests for extensions

Based on individual circumstances. Please see course co-ordinator.

Resubmissions

It is possible to apply for a graded report or test to be re-marked. Application for re-marks should be made in writing to the Head of School Educational Studies and Human Development and should state the reason(s) for the appeal. Students are advised that it is possible for a re-mark to result in a higher, an unchanged, or a lower grade.

Aegrotat

An Aegrotat application can be made for impaired performance or in cases where students are unable to complete an assessment due to illness or other exceptional circumstances. According to university regulations the mid-year test, final research report, and exam are eligible for Aegrotat consideration. Applications for an Aegrotat need to be made in writing to the Registrar within 7 days of the due date of the test. Application forms are available from Level 3 of the Registry Building. Students are required to meet the following criteria in order for an Aegrotat to be applied for consideration of their final mark:
1. Have completed at least 50% of all assessment for the course.
2. Only one piece of assessed work (worth no more than 50% of the course) will be considered.
3. Students must have an average of C+ or better on all other pieces of assessed work in the course.

Aegrotat considerations are made at a meeting of all Examiners following the end of the course examination period.

Where to submit and collect work

Via UC Learn, UC Email and/or to and from the Lecturer.

Fees

Domestic fee $1,239.00
International fee $5,375.00


For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership on the department and colleges page.

All EDUC302 Occurrences

  • EDUC302-12S1 (C) Semester One 2012
  • EDUC302-12W (C) Whole Year 2012 - Not Offered - see department for alternatives
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