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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2022 - 2023
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Description This module will provide the student with an understanding of child development, highlighting the nature of physical, cognitive, social and emotional development during the childhood years. The module will explore and evaluate the various theoretical approaches to child development. The module will present to the student, in a comprehensive and meaningful way, key influential studies alongside contemporary and cross-disciplinary developments that have emerged in the field and will consider the practical applications of theoretical knowledge about child development. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify key figures, theoretical approaches, and research in the field of developmental psychology 2. Critically evaluate major and contemporary theory and research in the area of child development 3. Examine child development from a multidisciplinary perspective through the adoption of knowledge from social, emotional, biological, cognitive and language developmental theory 4. Recognise the role of social and cultural contexts on child development 5. Discuss challenges and controversies in the field of developmental psychology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Introduction to Development Psychology: themes, theory and researchResearch in developmental psychologyPrenatal development and birthCognitive developmentLanguage DevelopmentEmotional, Social and Moral DevelopmentAtypical DevelopmentAdolescenceContexts of Child Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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