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On completion of this module students should be able to: Describe the main changes that take place in children's cognitive, social and emotional development from infancy through adolescence. Evaluate the role of biological, psychological and cultural factors in development. Evaluate the major theoretical explanations of children's development and compare these theories with one another. Assess the strength of the empirical support for the major theories of development and give examples illustrating the links between theory and empirical research.
Indicative Module Content:This module covers a wide range of theoretical and empirical topics within child and adolescent development and usually includes (for example): brain development, perception and motor skills, memory, the ecology of childhood, prosocial and aggressive behaviour, parenting, adolescent identity and self esteem.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Tutorial | 3 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 102 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Project: A project focusing on a specific topic of relevance to child/adolescent development that draws on developmental theory, empirical research and critical thinking skills | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: A 40-item multiple-choice questionnaire delivered via Brightspace | Week 5 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Online automated feedback
Students will receive feedback on their MCQ score automatically from Brightspace
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Mon 15:00 - 16:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4, 7, 10 | Mon 11:00 - 11:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 4, 7, 10 | Mon 10:00 - 10:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 4, 7, 10 | Wed 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 10 | Wed 11:00 - 11:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 4, 7 | Wed 11:00 - 11:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 4 | Wed 12:00 - 12:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 7, 10 | Wed 12:00 - 12:50 |