Postgraduate Course: Child Development in Practice (CLPS11029)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Clinical Psychology |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will introduce students to theories of children's psychological development (social, emotional, moral) and differing perspectives within that. Through providing an overview of different models of child development including biological, individual and systemic models, students will be encouraged to critically appraise these theoretical frameworks and to consider what predicts 'healthy' development. In addition, the course will invite students to apply developmental theory to real life examples thus encouraging critical reflection on the utility of such models to enhance current practice/experience. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
* Consolidate and extend their understanding of the different theories of human development.
* Critically reflect on the potential value and challenge of multiple perspectives in developmental theory.
* Conceptualise, analyse and critically appraise the limits and strengths of any particular theory or model.
* Critique and evaluate the principles of developmental theory as they apply to clinical practice.
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Assessment Information
| One course essay of 4000-5000 words (100%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Joanne Williams
Tel: (0131 6)51 6339
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Course secretary | Mrs Lorna Sheal
Tel: (0131 6)51 3970
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