PL3S149 - Development in Childhood and Adolescence 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL3S149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Development in Childhood and Adolescence | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Biao Zeng | ||
| Module Team: | Klara Price, Kirsty Richards, Dan Bowers, Alexis Jones, Leigh Attwood, Chelsea Williams | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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 an in-depth coverage of selected topics in the area of child with an emphasis on current research issues and practical applications of research.
Content Summary
The module will reflect current staff research interests in this field. The specific content will vary from year-to-year depending on staff research interests, but topics may include current research in areas such as developmental neuroscience, practical applications of perceptual development research, factors affecting children’s wellbeing, educational and therapeutic applications of child development research.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse methodological and theoretical issues that underpin the topics covered in this module |
| LO2 | Critically appraise a range of practical applications of research in child development |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | Outline of a research project, based on in-class activities | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Critique 1 | Critical evaluation of a selection of research articles | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Critique 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |