Areas of Focus/ Elective Courses offered by the Faculty of Education and Human Development

Area of Focus	Specialist Course
Curriculum, Teaching and Assessment	Assessment for Learning
	Curriculum Leadership
	Curriculum Policy, Innovation and Implementation
	Evaluation of Pedagogical Innovations
	Principles and Practices of Innovative Instructional Design
	Principles and Trends in Curriculum Development
	Successful Test Making for Teachers
	Teaching for Creativity and Critical Thinking
Early Childhood Education	Critical Issues In Early Childhood Education
	Research Method in Early Childhood Education
	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
	Children’s Learning in Changing Times
	Home-School-Community Partnerships in Diverse Society
	Language and Literacy Development in Children
	Nurturing Social-Emotional Well-being of Children
	Reframing Policy For Young Children
	Teacher Professionalism and Development
Educational and Developmental Psychology	Cognitive Learning Theories
	Issues in Development in School Contexts*
	Motivation and Self-regulated Learning: Theory and Practice*
	Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence: Personal, Social, Emotional and Moral Development*
Educational Management and Leadership	Effective Educational Leadership*
	Managing Change and Innovations in School
	Managing Resources and Staff Development
	Organisational Dynamics
	School, Family and Community Collaboration
Special Needs, Giftedness and Counselling	Advanced Studies in Special Needs, Giftedness and Counselling*
	Creative and Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
	Social-emotional Development and Special Needs
	Special Needs, Giftedness and Counselling: Global Perspectives*
	Supporting Parents and Families with Diverse Needs

*Compulsory Specialist Course in specific area of focus

Remark: Courses listed above may not be offered every semester.

#Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the Course and the manner in which the Course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements and curriculum changes.