PL2D117 - Critical Perspectives on Child and Adolescent Development 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL2D117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Critical Perspectives on Child and Adolescent Development | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Klara Price | ||
| Module Team: | Alexis Jones, Gareth Miles, Biao Zeng, Sarah-Anne Evans, Kirsty Richards, Dan Bowers, Leigh Attwood | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide students with an in-depth focus on aspects of childhood and adolescent development.
To demonstrate how research informs practice in working with children and young people.
Content Summary
Building on knowledge acquired in other modules, students will focus on selected areas of development and explore them in more depth. Topics included will be emotional intelligence, attachment, theory of mind; topics in language and literacy development; Risk and resilience in childhood; Physical health and development; Developmental psychology and education; Evaluation of the role of play in development. Throughout this module, students will consider how research in each area supports and informs practice in working with children and adolescents.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 72 |
| Independent Study | 200 |
| Directed Study | 128 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically assess how developmental research can be applied to work with children and young people |
| LO2 | Evaluate theory and research evidence in different domains of child and adolescent development. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Students complete a series of 3 mini-essays and a personal reflection of their learning. All portfolio elements are introduced weekly. Students submit the collection of their work at the end of a teaching block. | 0 | 2400 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Critique 1 | The students complete a critical review on a research article on the topic of child & adolescent development of their own choice. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Critique 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |