Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to Developmental Psychology - Part 1
School	School of Education
Department	Education & Social Justice
Module Code	11 34023
Module Lead	Dr Wendy Symes
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Project supervision-10 hours Guided independent study-80 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	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 to: 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 Show an understanding of how different influences interact in development.
Assessment	34023-01 : Group Presentation & individual 1000 word script : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: A group oral presentation of a research project with accompanying individual 1000 word script (100%) Reassessment: 2000 word reflective assignment (100%)
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