Child Development

Cod y Modiwl
ED10220
Teitl y Modiwl
Child Development
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Sian Lloyd-Williams
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Mr Prysor Davies
Dr Rosemary Cann

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Hyd Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay: (1,500 words) 50%
Arholiad Semester (48 hour take home examination) 2 Awr 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: (1,500 words) 50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll (48 hour take home examination) 2 Awr 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject, including specialist concepts and methodologies.
  2. Critically evaluate concepts and theories of child development.
  3. Form coherent arguments in discussing issues related to child development.
  4. Demonstrate a competent use of relevant source material.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module introduces students to the methods of child study, child-care practices and the developmental psychology of Piaget. Through these, it examines the development of intelligence, personality and perception in children.

Cynnwys

Lectures are based on the following topics:

1. Introduction: What is Psychology?
2. Nature Versus Nurture
3. Visual and Audio Perception
4. Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
5. More Piaget and some Alternatives
6. Nature of Intelligence
7. Intelligence Testing
8. Shaping of Personality
9. Attachment and Parenting Practices
10. Cultural Differences in Attachment

Seminars are based on the following:

1. Revision of Study Skills and Collecting Data (Followed by literature review assessment)
2. Perspectives of Childhood
3. Nature/Nurture (Followed by reports)
4. Piaget
5. Presentations 1 on Above topics
6. Eugenics
7. Intelligence Testing
8. Child Care Practices
9. Cultural Differences in Attachment
10. Presentations 2: On above topics

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Communication techniques are a vital element throughout lectures and seminars. Spoken communication throughout seminar activities. Written communication throughout written assessment.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Not developed in this module.
Datrys Problemau An essential element in the process of critical assessment.
Gwaith Tim Seminar activities provide many opportunities for team work, including group presentations and debates.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Seminar activities and feedback from assessed work.
Rhifedd Occasional descriptive statistics in lectures and sources.
Sgiliau ymchwil Bibliographic searches.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Students are encouraged to word process assignments.

Nodau

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