| Module Title |
Development Psych & Individual Differences |
| Module Code |
EDS1073 (ITS: HD230) |
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Faculty |
DCU Institute of Education |
School |
Human Development |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module aims to develop the student teachers understanding of the theoretical framework of child and adolescent development within the context of post primary educational settings . Specifically, it will integrate innovative research findings to assist students to develop best practice in helping them to identify developmental milestones across physical, social, emotional and cognitive domains from childhood to adolescence in order to provide optimal learning environments in post primary classrooms and develop a holistic understanding of pupils needs
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Learning Outcomes
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2. Identify key developmental theorists from childhood to adolescence
4. 20,7,6,11,9
5. 1
6. 1E493CE1-F451-0001-5782-E47A13501B20
7. Describe the key terms across physical, social, emotional and cognitive domains
9. 20,7,6,9,10
10. 2
11. 1E493CE1-FDF1-0001-926E-673EB470D040
12. Explore the relationship between genetics and the environment and the impact on psychological development
14. 7,6,11,9
15. 3
16. 1E493CE2-08E1-0001-DDA2-A570F8D81E69
17. Identify individual differences within adolescent development
19. 20,7,6,8,11,9,10
20. 4
21. 1E493CE2-2CB2-0001-53DB-753B1FB217B7
22. Recognize individual needs and devise teaching strategies
24. 20,7,6,8,11,9,10
25. 5
26. 1E497A2C-9504-0001-AAFC-1B73DE6166E0
27. Develop an understanding of holistic development
29. 7,6,9,10
30. 6
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 48 | Direct contact time with lecturer | | Assignment Completion | 60 | Application of theory to practice | | Independent Study | 17 | Reading & Research |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20340 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Geraldine Scanlon | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Essay | Case study format - students will identify the holistic needs of pupils from two case studies and identify strategies to support the pupil in the classroom and the wider school community - self reflection on current and past practices - research informed | 100% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Stephen Pinker: 2002, The Blank Slate,
- Stephen Pinker: 1994, The language Instinct,
- Santrock John: 2008, Adolescence,
- Pressley & Mc Cormack: 2007, Child and Adolescent Development for Educators,
- Bee and Boyd: 0, The Developing Child,
- Alloway and Packiam: 2011, Improving Working Memory,
- Snowman McCowan & Biehler: 2009, Psychology Applied to Teaching,
- Therese Mc Phillips: 2011, Supporting Teaching and Learning in the Second Level School : A Resource for Teachers, Blackrock Education Centre, Dublin,
- Scanlon, G., Barnes-Holmes, Y., Shevlin, M., & McGuckin. C.: 2019, Transition for Pupils with Special Educational Needs, Peter Lang, London,
- Scanlon, G. & McKenna. G.: 2018, HOMEWORKS': A study on the Educational Needs of Children Experiencing Homelessness and Living in Emergency Accommodation., The Children's Right Alliance, Dublin,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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