Module Details
Module Code: |
CHLD C1704 |
Module Title:
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Child Development
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Title:
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Child Development
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Karen Hennessy
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Module Author:: |
Teresa Mulhern
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Module Description: |
1. Develop knowledge of psychological understandings of child development 2. Support students in developing critical thinking skills to inform their practice.
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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 |
Explain the influence of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors on children’s behaviour and development |
LO2 |
Explain and critically evaluate theories of cognitive development |
LO3 |
Describe and analyse concepts of individual and social awareness in children |
LO4 |
Discuss the development of language |
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 Childhood Development
• What is development?
• Using scientific approaches to observe and analyse behaviour
• Lifespan development - impacts of early development on later behaviour and mental processes
• Bronfenbrenner's ecological model
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Biological, psychological and social influences
• Prenatal development
• Socioemotional development - attachment, parenting
• Family structures
• Care outside the home
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Developing a sense of self in a social context
• Emotional development - social referencing
• Self-awareness: Self-concept and self-esteem
• Sex and Gender identity
• Ethnicity and culture
• Relating to others
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Cognitive Development
• Perception - visual, auditory, intermodal
• Theory of mind
• Cognitive development theories
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Language Development
• Differences in communication, speech and language
• Early language production
• Developmental milestones in language acquisition
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Professional Practice
All content will be linked to professional best practice guidance including such sources as Aistear, Siolta and the First 5
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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 |
Independent Learning Time |
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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 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
7.13 |
107 |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.50 |
18 |
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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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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Schacter, D., Gilbert, D., Wegner, D., & Hood, B.. (2020), Psychology, Macmillan Education, London, [ISBN: 9781352004847].
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Jennifer K. Bosson,Joseph A. Vandello,Camille E. Buckner. (2018), The Psychology of Sex and Gender, SAGE Publications, Incorporated, p.640, [ISBN: 9781506331324].
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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
Assessment. Aistear,
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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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