It includes a study of student characteristics such as cognitive development, and environmental factors such as the role of teachers and schools in student learning. The unit focuses on development among school-aged learners, but broader applications to lifelong learning are also considered. Those who have a general interest in human development and learning processes would benefit from this unit. EDUC105 is offered in both semesters. Day students are expected to attend lectures and compulsory weekly tutorials.
External students attend two compulsory tutorial days on campus.
Tutorial attendance is compulsory - students may either attend weekly tutorials or two compulsory tutorial days on campus. EDUC106 introduces students to the social, historical and political contexts of education and schooling. Special emphasis is given to the role and development of school and non-school education in Australia. Successful completion of the unit allows students to develop a socially critical understanding of education in contemporary society. These units do not have to be studied in any particular order.