Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to Developmental Psychology
School	School of Education
Department	Education & Social Justice
Module Code	11 32542
Module Lead	Dr Wendy Symes
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
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Description	This module covers conceptual and historical issues in developmental psychology, and explores the relationship between developmental psychology and the field of education including its relevance to educational research. Key paradigms in developmental psychology will be presented. Developmental psychology research models and their underlying assumptions will be studied in reference to key areas of development. Ethical principles and research limitations will also be considered. Key themes and issues in developmental psychology will be discussed, including continuous and discontinuous development, stability and change and the nature/nurture debate. It also considers how research and theories of these issues are applied to children's development and education.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able: Explain the history of developmental psychology and its relevance to education; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of major themes and issues within developmental psychology, and their relevance to education; dentify and evaluate the key paradigms in developmental psychology Describe and evaluate the key research models used in developmental psychology Describe the Ethics of Psychological research
Assessment	32542-01 : Group Oral Presentation & 1000 word script : Coursework (50%) 32542-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: A group oral presentation of a research project with accompanying individual 1000 word script (50%) A 2 hour unseen examination (50%) Reassessment: A 2 hour unseen Eexamination
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