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Credit points: 16.7
Coordinator: Ruth Coulson, Jennifer Standish.
Prerequisite: CDS2A or approved equivalent.
Contact: Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial each week.
Timetable: First semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the sources of diversity and development;
- show a familiarity with the major pre-natal, peri-natal and genetic factors influencing developmental differences;
- critically evaluate how key theories of psychological development contribute to an understanding of diversity in development and of psychological difference;
- understand key issues involved in the assessment of developmental differences;
- show an understanding of the social and cultural contexts of diversity; and
- show an appreciation of the practical implications of developmental diversity for children, families and society.
Content:
An in-depth study of the ecological, social and cultural contexts of diversity in development. A critical evaluation of key theories of psychological development and how these contribute to an understanding of developmental difference. A study of the major pre-natal, peri-natal, congenital, adventitious, neurological and genetic factors influencing development. Sensory impairment and its effects on child and family development and functioning. Differences in psychological aspects of development. Assessment of developmental difference.
Assessment:
A 21/2-hour examination (50 per cent); and a 2500 word assignment (50 per cent).
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