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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Health in Social Science : Clinical Psychology

Postgraduate Course: Child Development in Practice (CLPS11029)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Health in Social Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course will introduce students to a range of theories of children's psychological development (social, emotional, cognitive).
Course description Through providing an overview of different theories of child development including biological, individual and systemic models, students will be encouraged to critically appraise these theoretical approaches and to consider what predicts typical and atypical development. In addition, the course will invite students to apply developmental theory to real life examples, thus encouraging critical reflection on the utility of developmental theories to enhance current practice/experience.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2018/19, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  43
Course Start Semester 1
Course Start Date 17/09/2018
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 12, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 8, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 174 )
Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) "This course comprises 8 classes
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) One course essay of 4000 words (100%)
Feedback Formative feedback will be provided throughout the course on group tasks and individual activities and week 8 presentations.

Summative feedback will be given on the course paper via Learn.
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Consolidate and extend understanding of the different theories of human development.
  2. Critically reflect on the potential value and challenge of multiple perspectives in developmental theory.
  3. Conceptualise, analyse and critically appraise the limits and strengths of any particular theory or model.
  4. Critique and evaluate the principles of developmental theory as they apply to clinical practice.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills * Research and enquiry skills, including evaluation and critical analysis
* Personal and intellectual autonomy skills, including accountability and working with others
* Technical and practical skills
* Communication, numeracy and IT skills
KeywordsChild,adolescent,developmental theories
Contacts
Course organiserProf Joanne Williams
Tel: (0131 6)51 6339
Email: Jo.Williams@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Lorna Sheal
Tel: (0131 6)51 3970
Email: L.Sheal@ed.ac.uk
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