PL1D124 - Introduction to Developmental Disorders 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL1D124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Developmental Disorders | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | James Greville, Sarah Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Rebecca Ward, Kirsty Richards, Dan Bowers, Alexis Jones, Leigh Attwood | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To introduce students to the range of Developmental Disorders experienced by children, young people and adults
To foster a strong knowledge of theory and research underpinning specific Developmental Disorders
To introduce students to some of the ethical and practical issues in working with those who have Developmental Disorders
Content Summary
Students will be introduced to theory and research associated with a range of Developmental Disorders specifically, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dyslexia and Specific Language Impairment. This module will be focussed on equipping students with a good understanding of the aetiology of these conditions as well as the co-occurring features between Developmental Disorders. Finally, ethical and practical issues of working with children and young people will be considered. Students will learn about professional and statutory frameworks for research and practice with these groups, this includes completing their Safeguarding Children Level 1 certificate.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 72 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| Directed Study | 168 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of key theories and research underpinning our current knowledge and understanding of Developmental Disorders. |
| LO2 | Outline the ethical, legal and practical issues associated with working with children, young people and adults with Developmental Disorders. |
| LO3 | Articulate the similarities and differences between Developmental Disorders. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio of smaller tasks covering topics related to the ethical, legal and practical issues associated with working with children, young people and adults with Developmental Disorders. | 0 | 1500 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Essay covering key topics in developmental disorders. | 0 | 1800 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Critique 1 | Critique a claim that you have found in the popular press / media relating to a developmental disorder, in light of what you have learnt. | 0 | 1500 | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Critique 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |