Issues for Young People in Middle Years of Schooling (EDUC6505)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Contact hours
Restricted
BEd (MYS) and 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 Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Assessment methods
5 days community based field experience
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 & culture from a number of perspectives including: public perceptions of young people incorporating media representations & extant public attitudes; relevant literature & current theories of development; & first hand experiences with young people in a variety of settings & contexts. This will provide an important foundation for teaching the Middle Years of Schooling.
