How does Developmental and Educational Psychology inform the work of professionals who work directly with children? In this module you will learn how developmental and educational psychology can be applied in professional settings (e.g clinical, education, healthcare, etc.) involving children and young people. You will receive lectures from educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, etc. These professionals will discuss with you the role developmental and educational psychology plays in their professional settings, outline major theories that inform practice, and critically evaluate the role of developmental psychology in their work. Through Case Studies, you will have the opportunity to hear about specific instances where theories and methods from developmental and educational psychology can be applied to a particular problem/issue in a professional setting with children and young people.
Lecture 28, Workshop 4
Optional to the following courses: • Clinical Psychology • Developmental Psychology • Social Psychology
Poster Presenting Case Study 1000 words worth 40%.
Portfolio of short writings worth 60%.
Reassessment Method: Like for Like
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On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
Understand how Developmental and Educational Psychology theory, methods, and research are used in and contribute to professional settings (e.g. clinical, education, healthcare).
Critically evaluate the role and contribution of Developmental and Educational Psychology in several professional settings in involving children and young people.
Appraise the current issues/problems in professional settings where Developmental and Educational Psychology can potentially provide insights/solutions.
Examine Case Studies illustrating how Developmental and Educational Psychology can be directly applied to several professional settings.
Develop their own Case study illustrating how Developmental and Educational Psychology can be directly applied to several professional settings.
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