PL1H108 - Child Psychology 01 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2018 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL1H108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Child Psychology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachel Taylor, A Loveday | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2012 | Final Year of Intake: | 2012 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2012 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2018 |
Module Aims
To provide students with an understanding of the main theories/theorists of Child Psychology.
Content Summary
This module will enable students to further their knowledge and understanding of child psychology and the theories related to child psychology. The module will explore current theoretical developmental perspectives including those related to behaviour, attachment, language, cognition, social and emotional development within children. Students will examine a wide range of theories and will make comparisons of these and study how they relate to different situations.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Independent Study | 50 |
| Directed Study | 20 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | On completion of this module the student will be able to:<br />1. Describe and compare a range of theories relating to Child psychology. |
| LO2 | On completion of this module the student will be able to:<br />2. Assess the application of the theories in a variety of scenarios. |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Group Presentation | 5 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | 0 | 1500 | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |