Module Title
Child Development
Keywords
Emotional, Social, Physical and Cognitive Development, Attachment, Interpersonal Behaviour, Loss and Change, Family Contexts |
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Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to SCQF8 entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to apply theories relating to the development of personality and behaviour.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explain a range of theories in relation to the development of personality and behaviour within a cultural context.
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Apply developmental theories to working with children.
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Apply the concepts of loss and change to social work practice.
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Apply concepts related to adult partnerships and family life to social work practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Theories of development - physical, psycho-social, humanistic, cognitive, learning theory, neuro-biological. Attachment theory. Resilience. Loss and change. Interpersonal behaviour. Families. Multi-cultural contexts. Key Capabilities in Child Care and Child Protection.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Lectures/tutorials/seminars
| 20 |
Directed Study
| | ODL Materials
| 110 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 20 |
| Mode of Delivery
This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by lectures, seminars and tutorials. Introductory lectures are linked to work materials.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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All Learning Outcomes are assessed by a written case study.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Fahlberg, V., 2008. A Child's Journey Through Placement. London: BAAF.
| | 2. | Kagan, R., 2004. Rebuilding Attachments with Traumatised Children. New York: HMTP.
| | 3. | Lishman, J., ed., 2007. Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care. 2nd revised ed. London: JKP.
| | 4. | Santrock J.W. 2010. Child Development. 13th Ed. New York: McGraw -Hill.
| | 5. | Sheridan, M. D., 2014. From Birth to Five Years: Children's Developmental Progress, 4th. ed. London: Routledge.
| | 6. | ODL Materials, RGU.
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