2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC0148 Understanding Child Development and Learning
30 creditsClass Size: 15
Module manager: Lynne Cade
Email: e.a.cade@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2021/22
Co-requisites
| LLLC0145 | Applied Information Literacy |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The purpose of the module is:- to develop knowledge and understanding of factors influencing children's and young people's development and well-being
- to develop an understanding of the role of education in society
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will have a knowledge of:
- Child development
- Implications of legislation and policies
- Theories on education and its role in society
- Some of the relevant ethical issues and perspectives associated with discussion of education and child development
- Examples of global and cultural perspectives in relation to education and child development
Syllabus
-Child development (physical, social and emotional)
-Supporting children's & young people's development in education
-Formal education: the curriculum context
-Relevant ethical issues and perspectives
-Examples of global and cultural perspectives on education and child development
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 5 | 5.00 | 25.00 |
| Seminar | 12 | 3.00 | 36.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 55.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 184.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 61.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
Time for private study is expected to break down as follows:Independent on-line learning
VLE preparation for seminars - 55 hours
Reading and research - 44 hours
Preparation and writing of literature review - 30 hours
Undertaking research project - 90 hours
Preparation for seen essay exam -20 hours
Total 184
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
There will be ongoing monitoring of student progress throughout the module VLE and completion of formative assessment tasks. The Reflective Journal (APD Module) will also be accessed to monitor progress across modules on the programme.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Literature Review | 1,500 words | 20.00 |
| Written Work | Independent Research Study 3,000 words | 60.00 |
| In-course Assessment | In course exam 1 hour | 20.00 |
| Written Work | Contribution to online discussion forum 750 word equivalent. Graded pass/fail | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 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: 30/06/2021 16:23:10
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