Introduction to Child Development and Professional Development - HFB2020

Assessment 1: Written draft

Feedback on draft plan and activities in seminars.

Written draft

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Study skills portfolio – A portfolio including APA referencing, an annotated bibliography, and a short essay critically evaluating a debate topic in child development.

Portfolio

Assessment 3: Portfolio

Developmental reflective portfolio – A reflective piece applying psychological literacy, introduced in PAT sessions, to study practices and career readiness.

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Coursework written assignment – A coursework critically evaluating research articles in child development chosen by the student.

Written Assignment

Introduction to Child Development and Professional Development

HFB2021 - Introduction to Child Development and Professional Development

<p>You&#39;ll study the major perspectives and methodologies in child development. The module focuses on applied settings such as education, the mental health system, the criminal justice system and the wider social world. You&#39;ll consider how developmental concepts have influenced the work of professionals in understanding development. The module will also help you in your transition to studying at degree level.</p>

School of Human and Health Sciences

<p>https://library.hud.ac.uk/readinglists/HFB2013</p>

HFB2020 - Introduction to Child Development and Professional Development

be able to communicate in a written form, interpreting and evaluating knowledge and understanding of developmental psychology.

be able to describe and discuss how psychological literacy links to professional careers and the wider world.

be able to describe and evaluate methods used to study child development.

be able to discuss developmental psychological perspectives.

be able to demonstrate competence in study skills in psychology.

be able to reflect on how the course can develop skills important for pursuing future careers and other opportunities.