Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Introduction to Lifespan Development: Childhood to Adulthood Theoretical approaches to and contemporary conceptualisations of lifespan development Review of major and contemporary themes Research in Lifespan Development Review of research methods and applications of research Transitions Across the Lifespan Stability and change throughout the lifespan Cognitive Development Cognitive Development and Functioning Contexts Of Development Contexts Of Development across the lifespan: Family, Social, cultural, political Psychological Health and Well-being Across the Lifespan Psychological Adaption and Mental Health; Resilience and Risk Across the Lifespan Aging Physical, Social and Psychological Changes; Positive Aging Perspectives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||