Module Details

Module Code: YTWK H7006
Full Title: Developmental Psychology
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 10
Module Owner:: Katherina Nugent
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module explores physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development over the course of the lifespan. Particular emphasis is placed on the contribution of the major theorists. Childhood development with the biological foundations of behavior, also to include environmental impact on childhood development.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Identify and outline the nature, scope and debates within Developmental Psychology
MLO2 Examine the main stages of lifespan development
MLO3 Differentiate between theories of development
MLO4 Recognise and review the contribution of the main theorists in lifespan development
MLO5 Recognise and explain selected issues in abnormal psychology
MLO6 Explain how psychological theory can be applied to practice.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Module Indicative Content
Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Nature and scope of Developmental Psychology, key concepts and perspectives
Lifespan development
Physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development
Abnormal Psychology
Behavioural disorders (e.g. ADHD), Emotional disorders (e.g.autism)
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Essay assessing contribution of key theorist to cognitive and/or socio-emotional development, supported with examples from current media reports
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 8.00 8
Total Weekly Learner Workload 16.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 8.00 8
Total Weekly Learner Workload 16.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Belsky, Janet. (2007), Experiencing the Lifespan, Worth Publishers, [ISBN: 97801716751304].
  • Santrock, John W.. (2008), Lifespan Development, 11th. McGraw Hill Higher Education, [ISBN: 9780071101714].
  • O'Brien, Emma. (2008), Human Growth and Development, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin,.
  • Atkinson & Atkinson. Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology, Chapter 15, p524-566.
  • Passer M.W. & Smith R.E.. (2008), Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour, 2nd. McGraw Hill, New York, [ISBN: 0073382760, 9].
  • Michael Eysenck. (2018), Simply Psychology, 4th. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9781848721029].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Newman, Barbara M & Newman, Philip R. (2006), Development Through Life: A psychosocial approach, Thomson Wadsworth, [ISBN: 0495007331].
  • O'Brien, Emma. (2011), Psychology for Social Care: An Irish perspective, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin,, [ISBN: 9780717149995].
  • Mash, Eric J. Wolfe & David A.. (2005), Abnormal Child Psychology.
  • Green, Lorraine. (2010), Understanding the Life Course: Sociological and Psychological Perspectives, Polity, [ISBN: 9780745640167].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources