2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PSYC1603 Developmental Psychology
10 creditsClass Size: 260
Module manager: Dr Amanda Waterman
Email: A.H.Waterman@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Module replaces
The Developmental Psychology component of PSYC1226: Developmental Psychology and PersonalityThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
- This module aims to provide an overview of key concepts in developmental psychology.- Students will be introduced to a range of information within this discipline with particular emphasis on the research expertise of the module team.
Learning outcomes
The module will introduce students to the basic theory, research findings and methods of investigation in developmental psychology. On completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key topics addressed in the module.
Skills outcomes
Students will have the opportunity to consider how theory and research are integrated within the field of developmental psychology, and how theory and research are applied to real world contexts.
Syllabus
The syllabus will include:
- introduction to developmental psychology
- prenatal development
- development in infancy
- cognitive development
- development of language
- social development
- moral development
- developmental disorders
- contexts for development
- and ageing.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Independent Learning | 0 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Private study hours | 87.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 13.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- 10 x 5 hours reading for each lecture- 7 hours preparation for IBLE
- 27 hours revision for end of semester exam.
- 3 hours preparation for tutorial
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will be required to complete an online Internet Based learning Exercise, to include practice MCQs. A revision lecture in week 11, including further practice MCQs, will enable students to prepare for their exam.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Internet based learning exercise | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 0.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 06/04/2016
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