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2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CPCH5009M Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics
7.5 creditsClass Size: 95
Module manager: Dr Arnab Seal & Dr Charles Stanley
Email: childhealth@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will:- have increased their understanding of factors influencing child development;
- appreciate the issues surrounding normal and abnormal behaviour;
- a greater understanding of the management of children with communication and behavioural difficulties.
Syllabus
The programme will look at current thinking on social, emotional and psycho-sexual development, language development and the factors that influence these.
Common behavioural problems, management strategies and the use of children's psychology and psychiatric services will be discussed.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Seminar | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 45.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 75.00 | ||
Private study
30 Contact Hours are scheduled for this module, however the amount and length of the lectures and seminars will vary from year to year. The information tabled above provides guidance only.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Attendance monitoring- VLE-tutorials
- Meeting with tutor.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | . | 100.00 |
| 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: 11/12/2013
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