MODULE DESCRIPTOR

TITLE Child and Adolescent Development

MODULE CODE 77-503407
LEVEL 5
CREDITS 20
ECTS CREDITS VALUE 10
DEPARTMENT Education, Childhood & Inclusion
SUBJECT GROUP Early Childhood & Childhood
DATE APPROVED 5/11/17

MODULE AIM

To ensure that students have a knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development
and its application in promoting positive development.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO Ref Learning Outcome

1 Discuss theories and approaches explaining the development of children
and/or adolescents
2 Evaluate the usefulness of these theories/approaches in understanding child
and/or adolescent behaviour in a particular context

INDICATIVE CONTENT

 Puberty
 Friend and relationship development
 Development of the self-concept
 Self-esteem
 Emotional wellbeing and resilience
 Moral development

LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

The approach to LTA is to enable you to develop as independent, autonomous learners. To

achieve this requires excellent attendance and participation in the learning activities. The
module will support you to develop an understanding of the subjects covered and use this to
demonstrate your understanding in the assessed tasks. The formative and summative
assessment tasks are designed to support you to develop and apply the skills and attributes
needed as a graduate.
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Task Description of Assessment Task Assessment Word Task

No. Task Type Count or Weighting
Coursework Exam %
(CW) Written Duration
Exam (EX)
Practical (PR)
1 Essay CW 3000 or 100
equivalent

FEEDBACK TO STUDENTS

Feedback is provided throughout the module. You gain feedback through your participation
in lectures and seminars; in class and group discussions and engaging in learning activities.
In addition you will receive feedback on your assessment tasks. This is provided in varied
formats, for example written comments, marking grids and discussion with tutors. You will
also be provided with feedback to support your on-going development.

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MODULES INCLUDING RESEARCH PROJECTS AND/OR TEACHING-RELATED

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Will the assessment for this module require approval by Faculty Research No
Ethics Committee? If YES, please detail below how students will seek
approval for their research

NOTIONAL STUDY HOURS FOR THIS MODULE

Module Study Hours by Type (see KIS definitions)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity No. of Hours KIS category
Lecture/workshop 24 Scheduled L&T
Seminar 12 Scheduled L&T
Tutorial Scheduled L&T
Project Supervision with tutor Scheduled L&T
Demonstration Scheduled L&T
Practical classes and workshops Scheduled L&T
Supervised time in studio/workshop/laboratory Scheduled L&T
Fieldwork Scheduled L&T
External visits Scheduled L&T
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities sub- 36
total
Guided Independent Study 164 Independent
Placement or Work-based Learning** Placement
TOTAL NUMBER OF NOTIONAL STUDY HOURS FOR 200
MODULE

REVISIONS
July 2017 DB3EC46-1617