Psychology of Childhood (C8813)
Psychology of Childhood
Module C8813
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Full Module Description
This module introduces students to the study of developmental psychology by providing an overview of child development from birth through preadolescence. In this module you will learn about some of the key influences that have made you who you are today.
This module has three main aims:-
1. To give students an overview of child development from birth through adolescence in four overarching areas: genetic influences to development (e.g. temperament), emotional development (e.g., attachment), cognitive development (e.g. Piaget), and social development (e.g. peer relations).
2. To introduce students to the key themes in developmental psychology study such as explaining individual differences, (dis)continuity, and the concept of the active child.
3. To begin to explore and evaluate scientific evidence in the areas detailed above.
Module Outline
This module introduces students to the study of developmental psychology by providing an overview of child development from birth through preadolescence. In this module you will learn about some of the key influences that have made you who you are today.
This module has three main aims:-
1. To give students an overview of child development from birth through adolescence in four overarching areas: genetic influences to development (e.g. temperament), emotional development (e.g., attachment), cognitive development (e.g. Piaget), and social development (e.g. peer relations).
2. To introduce students to the key themes in developmental psychology study such as explaining individual differences, (dis)continuity, and the concept of the active child.
3. To begin to explore and evaluate scientific evidence in the areas detailed above.
Pre-Requisite
This module introduces studentsto the study of developmental psychology by providing an overview of child development from birth through preadolescence. In this module you will learn about some of the key influences that have made you who you are today.
This module has three main aims:-
1.To give students an overview of child development from birth through adolescence in four overarching areas: genetic influences to development (e.g. temperament), emotional development (e.g., attachment), cognitive development (e.g. Piaget), and social development (e.g. peer relations).
2.To introduce students to the key themes in developmental psychology study such as explaining individual differences, (dis)continuity, and the concept of the active child.
3.To begin to explore and evaluate scientific evidencein the areas detailed above.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a broad knowledge base of developmental psychology including major themes and terminology that underpin it
Identify principles and concepts underlying developmental psychology theoretical frameworks and identify their strengths and weaknesses
Source and critically evaluate relevant information from primary and secondary psychological literature
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 10 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 10101010101 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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