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On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Conceptualise development as a life long process;
• Apply the framework of psychosocial theory to specified lifespan development themes;
• Critically evaluate the empirical evidence regarding lifespan development in the thematic areas covered in the module;
• Reflect on a case study related to a lifespan development topic and draw on evidence to support our understanding of this
case study.
The topics that will be covered include: Lifespan theories of development e.g. psychosocial theory; attachment across the lifespan; social development; parenthood; gender and sexual development; moral development; mental health and body image; intelligence; numerical knowledge and executive function across the lifespan; and ageing.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 21 |
Tutorial | 3 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 104 |
This module will draw on psychological concepts and theories. Students who have not taken modules in psychology or a related discipline would need to do additional reading to ensure that they understand the principal concepts.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: 2000 word mid-term assignment and case study | Week 7 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Assignment: Written assignment based on topics covered in the module. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Individual written feedback will be provided on both the mid term and end of term assignments via Brightspace. In addition, group /class feedback post-assessment will be provided to students in-class.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Amanda Fitzgerald | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Eilis Hennessy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |