Issues for Young People in Middle Years of Schooling (EDUC6505)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Restricted
GDipEd (MYS). Students are required to hold a current 'Blue Card' (Working with Children Check). Applications are available at, and should be submitted through, the School of Education.
Assessment methods
5 days community based field experience, online discussion, paper and project.
Course enquiries
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
This course will explore contemporary youth issues and culture from a number of perspectives including: public perceptions of young people incorporating media representations and extant public attitudes; relevant literature and current theories of development; and first hand experiences with young people in a variety of settings and contexts. This will provide an important foundation for teaching the Middle Years of Schooling.
