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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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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Multiple choice exam delivered via Brightspace | Week 5 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Group Project: The Group Project is a 1600-word essay in APA style presenting theory (60%) and research (40%) in Developmental Psychology with focus on one out of the three topics (children, adolescents or parents). | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 60 |
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