The focus of this module is on understanding how children develop. A comprehensive understanding of the processes of developmental change is a central part of any psychology degree, and by the end of this module students without an undergraduate degree in psychology should be in a better position to understand the significance of child development for human psychology. Using advanced assessments, the module will examine issues germane to early infancy, through childhood and the associated social, cognitive, and emotional changes the child experiences during that period. The conversion course will include many aspects of human behaviour, this module will examine the beginnings of these behaviours and how they develop over time.
Private Study: 128
Contact Hours : 22
Total: 150
Compulsory to the following courses:
• MSc Psychology
Not available as an elective module. Not available to short term-credit students.
Main assessment methods
Extended Essay 3,000 words
Reassessment method
Like-for-Like
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Advance knowledge and understanding of key aspects of child development, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge informed by research in developmental psychology (e.g., theory of mind and language acquisition).
2 Deploy established techniques of analysis and enquiry within developmental psychology (e.g., developing a critical understanding of experimental evidence in relevant areas).
3 Further a conceptual understanding to devise and sustain arguments central to an understanding of contemporary research in child development and be able to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current and historical research in the field of developmental psychology.
4 Appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity, and limits of knowledge within developmental psychology.
5 Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts, and data to make appropriate evaluations of problems in developmental psychology.
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