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School:
School of Human and Health Sciences
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
I (FHEQ Level 5)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2024-09-01
Module Leader:
Hollie Baines
Version Number
2024.02
Learning Methods
Guided Independent Study
Seminar
Lecture
Requirements
Recommended Prior Study
Synopsis
In the developmental psychology part of the module you will be supported to build on your knowledge of human development across the lifespan in a variety of contexts. You will learn about different methodological approaches to studying human development and how to critique them. In the professional development part of … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
The module will consist of a series of keynote lectures introducing the topics covered by the module syllabus. There will be a series of group sessions which will consider ethical and practical challenges in research design for studying human development. Separate group sessions will structure your reflective thinking and development … For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
The module will cover childhood, adolescence and lifespan development across a range of topics, including cognitive, social and emotional development. The module also incorporates personal and professional development and consideration of how psychological understanding can be used in the real world to promote social innovation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Critically summarise current research in developmental psychology.
2.
Identify and evaluate research methods appropriate for understanding human development.
3.
Recognise how psychological understanding can support social innovation.
4.
Propose and justify approaches appropriate to researching human development.
5.
Articulate ways to mitigate ethical risk in developmental research.
6.
Present a solution to a social problem, using your psychological understanding.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Written plan
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Portfolio
Assessment 2: Presentation
Assessment Criteria
The generic assessment criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.
The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.