4B013E - Understanding Child and Adolescent Development 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4B013E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Understanding Child and Adolescent Development | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Interventions | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Module Leader: | Klara Price | ||
| Module Team: | Victoria Markham, Emily Groves, Sarah Taylor, Alexis Jones, Kirsty Richards | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | 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 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
1. To provide students with an introduction to basic theoretical approaches to the development of children and young people.
2. To enhance students’ ability to apply theoretical approaches regarding development to practice when studying and working with children and young people.
3. To provide an overview of specific developmental domains and the factors impacting them in the context of typical child and adolescent development.
Content Summary
Get ready to explore how young minds grow, learn, and change!
In this exciting and interactive module, you'll dive into the fascinating world of child and adolescent development. From first words to moral reasoning, we’ll explore how children grow physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively — and what influences that growth.
You'll be introduced to key psychological theories (like cognitive, behavioural, and social approaches) and learn how to apply them to real-life situations using simulation videos and practical activities. Watch development in action and sharpen your observation skills by analysing real-world scenarios of children at different life stages.
We’ll also focus on building essential academic skills to help you thrive in your degree — like using academic resources, referencing, thinking critically, and working as part of a team. These will get you ready for your first assessment.
By the end of the module, you’ll have:
· A solid understanding of typical child and adolescent development
· Practical experience applying theory to real-life scenarios
· A solid foundation of academic skills that will support you throughout your degree
Whether you're aiming to work with children, or just want to understand how humans grow and learn — this module sets the foundation for your journey.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 56 |
| Guided Learning | 10.5 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Independent self-directed learning | 173.5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 116 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain how basic theoretical approaches to development vary and how they can be applied when studying and working with children and young people in the context of typical development |
| LO2 | Describe how various factors impact the developmental domains of children and young people. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio/ Asynchronous Assessment | 0 | 3500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |