Course overview
This course will develop students’ critical understanding of child development theories, and the social and emotional needs of children across the lifespan. Students will be introduced to core theories of child development, approaches to child wellbeing child protection practice, and working with families in social work contexts including the social constructions of children, youth and families, the impact of the social, emotional, psychological and physical development of children, the mental health and well-being of children
Course learning outcomes
- Describe key theories of child development in the context of family relationships across the lifespan.
- Explore major impacts of child abuse and neglect on child development.
- Identify and articulate the social-emotional needs of children and appropriate social work responses to building children’s resilience and positive mental health and wellbeing.
- Recognise risk factors that may adversely affect children’s development.
- Develop and articulate an empowerment and strengths approach based in child development knowledge.
Availability
Class details
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 28709
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 29
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 28703
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Magill
Group 1
Class number 28704
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 22
Class number 28705
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 24
Class number 28706
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 28707
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 22
Class number 28708
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 29
Online
Group 1
Class number 25105
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 17
Class details
Online
Group 1
Class number 88005
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 26
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