The Importance of Peer Relationships

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
Online, On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC X307
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Course ID
206433
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Campus
Online, Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To develop and extend students knowledge and understanding of the social, emotional, developmental and psychological dimensions of peer relationships in face-to-face and online contexts.

  • Early Relationships: Attachment
  • Gender differences in peer relationships
  • Friendship: Acceptance and Rejection
  • Social Skills and Social Competence
  • Loneliness and Shyness
  • Loneliness and Shyness 2
  • Aggression: Bullies, Victims and Bystanders
  • Online Social Behaviour
  • Mental health: anxiety, depression and suicide
  • Resilience and Competence

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the social dynamic of various environments in terms of peer interactions and relationships
  • Recognise the importance of positive peer interactions and social competencies for healthy outcomes
  • Develop strategies for facilitating positive peer interactions and dealing with negative ones in face-to-face and online contexts
  • Recognise and evaluate the contribution of peer relationships to bullying, aggression, stress, loneliness, depression and suicide
  • Develop strategies to protect their personal and professional identities online

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed EDUC4213 Peers, Relationships in Health at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Discussion – 40%
  • Case Study – 60%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)