Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module aims: To increase the students’ knowledge and critical awareness of the theoretical and research approaches relevant to development across the lifespan from childhood through adulthood; to encourage students’ critical evaluation of the current approaches and evidence base across the core areas of physical, cognitive, educational, social, emotional, sexual and psychological health and wellbeing in the field of developmental psychology; to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle complexity in the area in a developmental and integrative manner; and to prepare students to act as knowledgeable contributors to the field of developmental psychology. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the key concepts and controversies at the forefront of lifespan development. 2. Appreciate the complexity of social and environmental factors and contemporary contexts pertaining to developmental psychology and their potential impact on individual developmental outcomes across the lifespan. 3. Formulate judgements on current issues in the area through critical reviews of the literature. 4. Evaluate research methodologies employed in applied developmental psychology and consider the application of research for policy and practice 5. Integrate knowledge on broad themes and communicate same in a clear, concise and scholarly manner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to Lifespan Development: Childhood to AdulthoodTheoretical approaches to and contemporary conceptualisations of lifespan developmentReview of major and contemporary themesResearch in Lifespan DevelopmentReview of research methods and applications of researchTransitions Across the LifespanStability and change throughout the lifespanCognitive DevelopmentCognitive Development and FunctioningContexts Of DevelopmentContexts Of Development across the lifespan: Family, Social, cultural, politicalPsychological Health and Well-being Across the LifespanPsychological Adaption and Mental Health; Resilience and Risk Across the LifespanAgingPhysical, Social and Psychological Changes; Positive Aging Perspectives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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