Topics and Issues in Developmental Psychology

PSYC21021 Topics and Issues in Developmental Psychology 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 5 Saadet Koymen Unit coordinator Division of Psychology and Mental Health 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 This course unit builds upon the developmental psychology unit introduced in the first year. In this course, we will explore higher order developmental processes from infancy through to adolescence. We will first focus on how children acquire language, beginning with the early social and cognitive precursors to language development, then moving on to early word learning and later combinatorial speech. The second half of this course focuses on social and cognitive development, specifically the development of the concept of self, exploration during play, morality, and theory of mind in early childhood.    This course unit builds upon the developmental psychology unit introduced in the first year. In this course, we will explore higher order developmental processes from infancy through to adolescence. We will first focus on how children acquire language, beginning with the early social and cognitive precursors to language development, then moving on to early word learning and later combinatorial speech. The second half of this course focuses on social and cognitive development, specifically the development of the concept of self, exploration during play, morality, and theory of mind in early childhood.    The unit aims to:<ul><li>Introduce students to empirical research relating to linguistic, social, and cognitive development in the early years.  </li><li>Examine different theoretical accounts and methodological issues relating to language acquisition and the development of higher order social and cognitive processes. </li></ul> <ul><li>Draw on empirical research in developmental psychology to explain how children’s knowledge can be assessed in age-appropriate ways</li><li>Explain the cognitive and social abilities and understanding of children at different ages</li><li>Describe empirical evidence about communicative and socio-cognitive development in the five years of life of typically developing children.</li><li>Describe a variety of sentence types and grammatical categories using appropriate linguistic terminology </li></ul> <ul><li>Contribute to group discussions and collectively solve problems</li><li>Explain a clear conclusion on the basis of an evaluation of appropriate empirical evidence</li><li>Evaluate developmental research with reference to methodological considerations</li><li>Evaluate theories of children’s development using appropriate empirical evidence</li><li>Critically compare early/classic and modern theories in developmental psychology, demonstrating understanding of their historical roots and the evidence underpinning their evolution  </li></ul> <ul><li>Independently gather and select the most relevant information from a body of work by using online and library sources </li></ul> <ul><li>Explain complex topics in a written format</li><li>Practice self-directed learning and supported way to achieve stated goals </li></ul> This course will include 10 hours of lectures and two 1-hour seminars. E-learning provision: Lecture content, supplementary reading and resources, and a monitored discussion board will be provided via Canvas.  0 Other 100% <figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Assessment Task</td><td>Length</td><td>How and when feedback is provided</td><td>Weighting within unit (if relevant)</td></tr><tr><td>Exam: On campus MCQ & SAQ examination during exam period</td><td>40 MCQs (50%) and 2 short-answer questions- maximum 500 words each (50%)   90 min </td><td>Results will be released after the semester 1 exam board. The students will receive a summative mark and cohort level feedback.</td><td>100%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> Results will be released after the semester 1 exam board. The students will receive a summative mark and cohort level feedback. PSYC10211 Introduction to Developmental Psychology Pre-Requisite Recommended N The suggested reading list will be made available on Canvas.  Lectures 10 Seminars 2 0 88