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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify key developmental theorists from childhood to adolescence
2. Describe the key terms across physical, social, emotional and cognitive domains
3. Explore the relationship between genetics and the environment and the impact on psychological development
4. Identify individual differences within adolescent development
5. Recognize individual needs and devise teaching strategies
6. Develop an understanding of holistic development



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture48Direct contact time with lecturer
Assignment Completion60Application of theory to practice
Independent Study17Reading & Research
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • 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,
Other Resources

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