Students must be registered on the BSc Psychology and Child Development or BSc Psychological Studies award and must have studied PSYC50674 Childhood Contexts and Applications.

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key features and contemporary
debates within the area of child development.
(Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Demonstrate critical evaluation of theory and research in the child
development field and the practical application of relevant theory and
research in a real setting. (SGA 1, 7, 9)
(Application, Learning)

3. Critically evaluate the ethical and practical difficulties of working with
children, and the extent to which research paradigms may influence these
difficulties. (SGA 3, 12)
(Application, Enquiry, Problem Solving)

4. Critically analyse recent research articles from relevant journals in the
area.(SGA 9)
(Analysis, Enquiry, Reflection)

Durkin, K. & Schaffer, H. R. (2015). The Wiley Handbook of Developmental
Psychology in Practice: Implementation and Impact. John Wiley & Sons
Levine, L. E. & Munsch, J. (2016). Child development from infancy to
adolescence: an active learning approach. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE
Smith, P.K., Cowie, H., & Blades, M. (2015) Understanding Children's
Development (6th Ed). UK, Wiley.

The module will provide opportunities for students to extend and critically
apply relevant knowledge and theory gained in earlier childhood development
modules. Class sessions will consider the ways in which the research
environment can influence interactions with children, and students will
explore and critically evaluate some of the ethical issues/dilemmas,
controversies and difficulties raised when attempting to apply psychological
models and paradigms of child development to real situations.

This module aims to fully develop students in depth knowledge of the key
principles, ways of thinking, and controversies in the study of child
development.

Specifically, students will develop an in depth knowledge of areas of applied
child psychology, including education and health. Students will consider
recent psychological evidence about how children learn and interventions to
address the needs of those with specific and general learning difficulties. The
broader context of the learning environment will also be considered, including
the social, emotional and physical development of children. Furthermore,
students will consider how psychology can contribute to understanding and
addressing contemporary issues such as childhood bullying and obesity.

As well as requiring students to engage with the most up to date research in
the area this module will also require them to consider the extent to which
practical recommendations can be made on the basis of this research and
the practical and ethical challenges of working with children in a variety of
settings. Furthermore, students will be required to consider how
psychological knowledge can be disseminated to those working with children.

Library resources
Access to Observation lab

Two written short answer assessments each 1000 words long and each
weighted at 30%. Each will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4. One will be
submitted during semester 1 and the second early in semester 2.

At the end of semester 2, a CASE STUDY length 2000 WORDS to assess
learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4, weighted at 40%. This will involve the critical
analysis of an approved case study (provided by the tutor).

All students will be expected to demonstrate the application and critical
evaluation of relevant psychological theory and knowledge within illustrations
of real life settings, along with a critical evaluation of some of the techniques
and research paradigms involved in psychological investigations within these
settings.

Formative Feedback -
Formative feedback will be provided during taught sessions. Students will
receive tutor and peer feedback on a short group presentation relating to the
workbook task. Tutors will provide formative feedback on plans during
assessment preparation and drop in sessions

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)

Class sessions will be used flexibly to incorporate lectures, activities and
discussions

Guided Independent Study: (252 hours)
84 hours Reading
84 hours Assessment preparation
84 hours Preparation for class based activities

The module will provide opportunities for you to extend and critically apply
relevant knowledge and theory gained in earlier childhood development
modules. Class sessions will consider the ways in which the research
environment can influence interactions with children, and you will explore and
critically evaluate some of the ethical issues/dilemmas, controversies and
difficulties raised when attempting to apply psychological models and
paradigms of child development to real situations.

This module aims to fully develop your in depth knowledge of the key
principles, ways of thinking, and controversies in the study of child
development.

Specifically, you will develop an in depth knowledge of areas of applied child
psychology, including education and health. You will consider recent
psychological evidence about how children learn and interventions to
address the needs of those with specific and general learning difficulties. The
broader context of the learning environment will also be considered, including
the social, emotional and physical development of children. Furthermore, you
will consider how psychology can contribute to understanding and addressing
contemporary issues such as childhood bullying and obesity