Module Details
Module Code: |
PSYC C1R06 |
Module Title:
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Introduction to Psychology
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Title:
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Introduction to Psychology
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Janette Davies
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Module Author:: |
Teresa Mulhern
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Module Description: |
1. Promote an understanding of human behaviour 2. Understand many factors which effect behaviour and development
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Describe psychology and evaluate different psychological perspectives |
LO2 |
Describe and evaluate psychological research methods as they apply to evidence-based practice. |
LO3 |
Understand the debates in psychology as they relate to professional practice |
LO4 |
Discuss and analyse approaches to learning |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Introduction to psychology
• What is psychology?
• Biological perspective
• Sociocultural perspective
• Behaviourist perspective
• Cognitive perspective
• Psychodynamic
• Evolutionary perspective
• Humanistic perspective
• Ethological theory and ecological theory
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Psychology as a Science
Methods of research
• Experimental method
• Quantitative and qualitative research
• Ethics in psychological research
• Application of psychological research to evidence-based
practice
• The active role of children in research
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Learning
• Behaviourist Approach
• Classical conditioning,
• Operant conditioning
• Social learning theory
• Practical application of learning theories - How children learn
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Debates in Psychology
• Nature and Nurture
• Critical and Sensitive Periods
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Psychology and Professional Practice
The application of psychological theory to be embedded across all learning content with specific relevance to Aistear, Siolta and the First 5 and the UNCRC
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
6.73 |
101 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Holt, N., Bremner, A.,Sutherland, E., Vliek, M.,Passer, M. and Smith, R.. (2019), Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour, McGraw Hill, New York.
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Comer. (2013), Psychology, Wiley, UK.
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Daniel P. Keating. Nature and Nurture in Early Child Development, Cambridge University Press, [ISBN: 9781139007962].
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Nottingham, J.. (2013), Encouraging Learning : How You Can Help Children Learn : How You Can Help Children Learn, Routledge, USA, [ISBN: 9781136763045].
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Banyard, P., Norman, C., Dillon, G., Winder, B.. (2019), Essential Psychology., Sage, London.
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Robson, C.. (2012), Real world research: A resource for social scientists and practitioner – researchers., Oxford, UK, Blackwell..
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Daniel Schacter,Daniel Gilbert,Daniel Wegner,Bruce Hood. (2019), Psychology, 3. Red Globe Press, p.888, [ISBN: 9781352004830].
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Santrock., J.. Life-Span Development 17e, [ISBN: 1260092089].
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Myers, D. G., & DeWall, C. N.. (2019), Exploring Psychology, MacMillan International, New York, [ISBN: 9781319248697].
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Amanda Albon. (2007), Introducing Psychology Through Research, McGraw-Hill Education (UK), p.200, [ISBN: 9780335229444].
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Other Resources |
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Science Direct. ScienceDirect - peer reviewed journal
articles and book chapters.
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Social Science and Humanities Library. Taylor and Francis online -
peer-reviewed journal articles.
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JSTOR. Journals, primary sources and books.
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National Council for Curriculum and
Development. Aistear,
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The National Quality Framework for Early
Childhood Education. Siolta,
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Government of Ireland. First 5 A government strategy for
babies, young, children, and their
families 2019-2028.
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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child,
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