social and developmental psychology
Department of Psychology
Social and Developmental Psychology 1
Extended Handbook Spring Term (Developmental Psychology)
2013 - 2014
Module Code: PSY020C152Y (Study Abroad PSY010C911S)
Room: G033
Day/Time: Tuesday 11am – 12.45pm
1. MODULE DETAILS: Tutors
2. RATIONALE
3. LEARNING OUTCOMES
4. ORGANISATION OF MODULE
5. ASSESSMENT
All students are required to refer to the Assessment Criteria that are listed in the Psychology Student Handbook.
6. CORE READING For DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
6. PROGRAMME: Please Note:
7. PROGRAMME DETAILS: Note this is subject to change – please check notices regularly on StudyZone
7. TIMETABLE FOR SPRING TERM (DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY)
(Provisional – Please check Moodle for any changes and announcements)
Week 2: Introduction. History and Theory. (Dr Mark Wright)
In this introductory lecture we will cover historical approaches to the study of child development and examine the core issues in contemporary developmental theory. Contemporary theories of child development are the result of centuries of change in cultural values, philosophical thinking about childhood, and scientific progress. The core issues for developmental theory centre on three key questions: 1) Is the course of development continuous or discontinuous? 2) Does one course of develoment charactise all children or are there many possible courses? 3) Are genetic or environmental factors more important in influencing development?
SET READING
Berk, L. (2012). Child Development (9th ed.). London: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 1 (pp. 4-32).
BACKGROUND READING
Bronfenbrenner, U. & Evans, G. W. (2000). Developmental science in the 21st century: Emerging
Social and Developmental Psychology 1
Extended Handbook Spring Term (Developmental Psychology)
2013 - 2014
Module Code: PSY020C152Y (Study Abroad PSY010C911S)
Room: G033
Day/Time: Tuesday 11am – 12.45pm
1. MODULE DETAILS: Tutors
2. RATIONALE
3. LEARNING OUTCOMES
4. ORGANISATION OF MODULE
5. ASSESSMENT
All students are required to refer to the Assessment Criteria that are listed in the Psychology Student Handbook.
6. CORE READING For DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
6. PROGRAMME: Please Note:
7. PROGRAMME DETAILS: Note this is subject to change – please check notices regularly on StudyZone
7. TIMETABLE FOR SPRING TERM (DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY)
(Provisional – Please check Moodle for any changes and announcements)
Week 2: Introduction. History and Theory. (Dr Mark Wright)
In this introductory lecture we will cover historical approaches to the study of child development and examine the core issues in contemporary developmental theory. Contemporary theories of child development are the result of centuries of change in cultural values, philosophical thinking about childhood, and scientific progress. The core issues for developmental theory centre on three key questions: 1) Is the course of development continuous or discontinuous? 2) Does one course of develoment charactise all children or are there many possible courses? 3) Are genetic or environmental factors more important in influencing development?
SET READING
Berk, L. (2012). Child Development (9th ed.). London: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 1 (pp. 4-32).
BACKGROUND READING
Bronfenbrenner, U. & Evans, G. W. (2000). Developmental science in the 21st century: Emerging
Links: Newcomb, A. F., Bukowski, W. M., & Pattee, L. (1993) Children’s peer relations: A meta-analytic review of popular, rejected, neglected, controversial and average sociometric status. Psychological Bulletin, 113 (1), 99-128. LEARNING CONTRACT