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4PS014 Developmental Psychology Lecture 1: Introduction

2. Outline. AssessmentCourseworkExam SeminarsReading Lists Why study Developmental Psychology?Historical foundations of the study of Developmental PsychologyKey issues in Developmental Psychology Key theories in Developmental Psychology. 3. Learning Outcomes. Demonstrate an understanding of

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4PS014 Developmental Psychology Lecture 1: Introduction

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    1. 1 4PS014 Developmental Psychology Lecture 1: Introduction Steve Croker Room: N205a Ext. 3047 s.croker@derby.ac.uk http://psychology.derby.ac.uk/~steve/devpsy1/

    2. 2 Outline Assessment Coursework Exam Seminars Reading Lists Why study Developmental Psychology? Historical foundations of the study of Developmental Psychology Key issues in Developmental Psychology Key theories in Developmental Psychology

    3. 3 Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of the main theories, models and research in developmental psychology and of specific phenomena relating to development; Engage in independent enquiry of a specific aspect of developmental psychology and evaluate this in relation to theories, models and research in development.

    4. 4 Assessment 1 coursework project (50%) - 1500 words Info on the coursework is on the web Deadline for coursework: Friday 11th April, 4pm 1 essay based exam (50%) Answer 2 questions from 6

    5. 5 The Research Project + Seminars Children’s language acquisition Lecture next week Seminars in weeks 2-5 Seminars Every week at 10am/11am Weeks 1-3, 6-11 in Rooms N601 & N603 Weeks 4 & 5 in rooms B222 & T013 Group A: surnames A-D N601/B222, 10am Group B: surnames E-K N601/B222, 11am Group C: surnames L-R N603/T013, 10am Group D: surnames S-Z N603/T013, 11am

    6. 6 Turnitin plagiarism detection www.submit.ac.uk Select ‘sign up’ (or login with your existing email/password) Module ID: 28204 Module password: cognition More details in programme handbook http://psychology.derby.ac.uk/~steve/resources/turnitin.html

    7. 7 Reading Lists Core Text: Siegler, R, DeLoache, J.S. & Eisenberg, N. (2006) How Children Develop (2nd Ed.) NY: Worth Companion website: http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/howchildrendevelop2e/ Chapter outlines Online quizzes Interactive flashcards Web links Recommended reading and journals - on 'reading & resources' webpage Additional reading - given in relevant lectures

    8. 8 Why Study Developmental Psychology? Reason #1: Raising Children Knowledge of child development can help parents and teachers meet the challenges of rearing and educating children For example, researchers have identified effective approaches that parents and other caregivers can successfully use in helping children manage anger and other negative emotions

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