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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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1. 1 4PS014 Developmental PsychologyLecture 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
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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