Unit name | Child and Adolescent Psychology |
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Unit code | SPOL20032 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Turner |
Open unit status | Not open |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
Units you may not take alongside this one | |
School/department | School for Policy Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The content of this unit draws from research and theories in Developmental Psychology. The unit provides an opportunity for an (introductory) examination of selected aspects of psychological development relating to the lives of children and young people. Some sessions will aim to examine the psychological consequences of children's exposure to adverse situations. Additionally, sessions will describe physical, cognitive, and social growth of young people with special attention to the various cultural contexts of development and the rich diversity of individuals. A range of issues in selected areas of contemporary Developmental Psychology will be examined, such as:
Students are expected to gain knowledge in these areas, and to develop a critical approach to the analysis of current research and theoretical issues.
At the end of studying this unit students should be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through blended learning involving a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including weekly lectures, practical activities supported by study-group sessions, and self-directed exercises. Narrated power point presentations will cover more conceptual and theoretical aspects of the unit, whilst case-examples and other applied learning will take the form of self-paced, material delivered electronically, and undertaken individually or supported by pair and group work, and involving elements of tutor feedback and peer-assessment. Feedback will be provided for formal assessments, preparation for which will be supported through online activities and study group sessions.
Part 1: Critical review (1000 words) (25%)
Part 2: Essay (2000 words) (75%)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.