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1) Identify the core characteristics of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental conditions.
2) Critically appraise the research literature on major neurodevelopmental conditions.
3) Understand the impact these neurodevelopmental conditions have on learning and well-being and explore the interventions available to attenuate their impact.
1- Brain Architecture & module details.
2- Introduction to Neurodevelopmental Disorders & group work
3- Intellectual Disability - Clinical Description*
4- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Clinical Description
5- Autism Spectrum Disorder - Clinical Description
6- Seminars related to classes 3, 4 and 5
7- Developmental Dyslexia - Clinical Description
8- Developmental Dyscalculia - Clinical Description
9- Seminars related to classes 7 and 8
10- Ethical Issues in Genomics Research & Wrap up
(*) Clinical Description includes: Definition, Symptoms, Aetiology, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Important: Neurodevelopmental Disorders selected may vary each year according to scientific updates.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Specified Learning Activities | 80 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 140 |
Total | 250 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Seminar: Students will present a seminar in small groups focused on Learning or Well-being. Each seminar will take 15–20 minutes in length plus 15–20 minutes of debate (weeks 6 and 9) | Week 6 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Essay: The essay must provide cohesive and evidence-based info, addressing social barriers or social determinants which hamper learning experiences or well-being in children with neurodevelopmental disorders | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
As for the seminar, oral feedback will be provided in the classroom. Concerning the end of term assignment, written feedback will be offered. In both contexts, positive aspects and points for improvement will be highlighted. Rubrics will be explained before assessments.
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 33 | Tues 14:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 22, 24, 26 | Tues 14:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 29, 30, 32 | Tues 14:00 - 16:50 |