Dynamic Approach (C8897)
Dynamic Approach to Understanding Child Development
Module C8897
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will cover current topics in developmental psychology. The instructor will provide a brief introduction to dynamic systems theory during lectures in the first two weeks. During the rest of the module we will read and discuss recent research from this perspective. Topics will include: motor development, categorisation, language acquisition and spatial cognition.
This module builds on knowledge gained in the core psychology module C8546: Developmental Psychology. Students who are not enrolled on the BSc Psychology course at Sussex are expected to be familiar with the material covered in that module.
Full Module Description
This module will cover current topics in developmental psychology. The instructor will provide a brief introduction to dynamic systems theory during lectures in the first two weeks. During the rest of the module we will read and discuss recent research from this perspective. Topics will include: motor development, categorisation, language acquisition and spatial cognition.
This module builds on knowledge gained in the core psychology module C8546: Developmental Psychology. Students who are not enrolled on the BSc Psychology course at Sussex are expected to be familiar with the material covered in that module.
Module learning outcomes
understand key concepts from dynamic systems theory
evaluate the rigor of empirical evidence concerning child development
evaluate the methods and experimental designs used in developmental research
apply the concepts from dynamic systems theory to a new domain
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 12 (10 minutes) | 20.00% |
| Precis | T2 Week 12 | 40.00% |
| Test | T2 Week 5 (1 hour) | 40.00% |
| Study Design Assignment (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 110000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 001111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Jessica Horst
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