Childhood Studies 3A: Children and The Family in Theory (U01532)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-3-CSCFT

Students will develop a general understanding of the cognitive, physical and social development of children and young people (aged 0-16). This will be related to specific contexts (e.g. family and school) and to specific relationships (e.g. friends, parents, teachers and siblings).

Entry Requirements

? Prohibited combinations : BA Childhood Studies Only

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

? Additional Class Information : Contact course secretary

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module students will be able to:

- Critically appraise theories of child development.
- Critically appraise sociological and anthropological theories of family & childhood and the evolution of patterns of care and early years education.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and compare different contexts of family and learning (e.g. family and school) and a variety of family types (e.g. those described in disability studies).
- Compare, contrast and synthesise different ideas concerning power relations within the family and the role of actors who contribute to a child's development (including children).
- Demonstrate reflexivity when critically evaluating practical examples and case studies of professional interaction with children and parents.
- Demonstrate knowledge of different social policy relating to families and state.

Assessment Information

Students will be required to develop a portfolio of 3-4000 words. The portfolio will demonstrate the development of reflexive practice with parents in the work place. Students will be required to:
- Identify a key issue in a local or national childcare legislation, guidance or policy document that influences their work with families.
- Compare and contrast this issue to literature from the course work.
- Demonstrate how this comparison has influenced their work with families.