Module Descriptors
ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUALITY
CYMI70394
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Undertake a direct observation of a child and write a written reflective report considering developmental theories and theology and outlining suggestions for future practice. (4,000 words)
Learning Outcomes 1- 5 100%
Learning Outcomes 1- 5 100%
Module Resources
Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team
Module Texts
Beckett, C & Taylor, H (2010) Human Growth and Development, 2nd Ed. London: Sage.
Daniel,B, Wassell,S and Gilligan,R (2010) Child Development for Childcare and Protection Workers, 2nd Ed. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Hay, D and Nye, R (2006) The Spirit of the Child, revised Ed. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Lamont,R (2007) Understanding Children, Understanding God. SPCK.
Nye,R (2009) Children's Spirituality: What is it and why does it matter? Church House Publishing.
Richards,A (2009) Though the Eyes of a Child: New Insights in Theology from a Child's Perspective. Church House Publishing.
Withers, M (2010) Mission Shaped Children: Moving towards a Child Centred Church. Church House Publishing.
White,K (2008) The Growth of Love. Barnabas
Daniel,B, Wassell,S and Gilligan,R (2010) Child Development for Childcare and Protection Workers, 2nd Ed. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Hay, D and Nye, R (2006) The Spirit of the Child, revised Ed. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Lamont,R (2007) Understanding Children, Understanding God. SPCK.
Nye,R (2009) Children's Spirituality: What is it and why does it matter? Church House Publishing.
Richards,A (2009) Though the Eyes of a Child: New Insights in Theology from a Child's Perspective. Church House Publishing.
Withers, M (2010) Mission Shaped Children: Moving towards a Child Centred Church. Church House Publishing.
White,K (2008) The Growth of Love. Barnabas
Module Learning Strategies
This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research.
Module Indicative Content
This module is designed to enable students to critically evaluate the relationship between child development and Christian spirituality. It will explore key development theories e.g. psychosocial, attachment, ecological, faith and spiritual and how understanding these enable holistic approaches to working with children to be developed. Students will develop an understanding around the child and theology, applying this understanding to practice.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Valid CRB clearance certificate