Where there is more than one element of assessment, please indicate which will be the final assessment of the Teaching Block. If module spans more than one Teaching Block, please allocate assessments to appropriate Teaching Block and indicate final piece of assessment.

Summative Assessment:
A portfolio of observations 70% (Los 1,2,3,4) (Teaching Block 2)
An individual poster presentation (30%) (LO 1) (Teaching Block 1)
1. Evaluate a child's developmental progress and needs using evidence from observations recorded using different methods (2000 words) (LOs 1,2,3,4) (70%)

2. Produce an academic poster (1000 words or equivalent) (30%)

Formative Assessment:
Formative assessment will take place throughout the module in the form of peer assessed narrative observations, questioning, engaged discussion, group work with feedback from both tutors and peers. A series of class tasks will take place and activities such as a case study review. Discussion of a focus child and preparation for the portfolio of observations will take place.

The module will cover:

- Research on the historical implications of the scientific study of child development and the role of parenting, relating this to present day practice and practitioners.
- The potential for growth, change and development in the womb during the pre-natal and neo-natal stages of life.
- The differences between age-related phases and domains of development and the interconnected nature of these to holistic, normative development.
- The difference between development, growth and maturation and their acquisition in a sequential manner.
- Issues affecting healthy development such as poverty, nutrition, stimulation and opportunity.
- The importance of observation as a tool for monitoring, recording and assessing children's growth development
- Skills and ethical practices required for observing children naturalistically

- Writing aims for observations of children and selecting appropriate methods or techniques to meet the aims from a range of options

A range of teaching and learning strategies will be employed, including lectures, seminars, DVDs, one to one tutorials, presentations and case study observations. Students will practice observing children in their workplace/placement to enhance their skills and apply knowledge learned in the classroom.
Students will engage in independent research and the poster presentation event will be arranged as an opportunity for students to discuss and share their learning with peers and encourage reflection and evaluation.

Access to studying children in a work-based setting, multi-media classroom resources, access to university library resources and Blackboard, Child Development DVDs

Bee, H. & Boyd, D., (2009), The Developing Child, GB, Pearson.
Doherty, J., and Hughes, M., (2009), Child Development: Theory and practice 0-11, Essex, Pearson
Hobart, C & Frankel, J. (2009) A Practical Guide to Observation and Assessment (4th Ed), London, Nelson Thornes
Lindon, J., (2010) Understanding Child Development, linking theory to practice, London, Hodder Arnold.