Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written essay 2400 Words | 60% |
| Semester Exam | 6 Hours Oral Presentation Presentations will be 8 minutes in length but students will listen to the presentations of others and will therefore be expected to attend for the whole day (6 hours). | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written essay 2400 Words | 60% |
| Supplementary Exam | 6 Hours Oral Presentation Presentations will be 8 minutes in length but students will listen to the presentations of others and will therefore be expected to attend for the whole day (6 hours). | 40% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an effective knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of thinking processes and the principles of major learning theories.
Critically discuss arguments in discussing theories and approaches relating to methods of learning and thinking.
Critically evaluate theories, approaches and methods of assessing learning and thinking.
Demonstrate a critical engagement with relevant source material.
Brief description
This module aims, and is specifically planned, to extend students' knowledge and critical understanding of the major theories of thinking and learning. These theories include: the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky, as well as wider learning theories. Reflection on current practice will be key to this module. In addition, students will be given opportunities to carry out group discussions in order to further their understanding of both the concepts underpinning the major theories and of their application.
Content
Pre-natal development
Brain development
Development of Intelligence (IQ)
Language development
Child behaviour problems
Learning theories
Theory of Mind
Information processing
Developmental disorders
Reflecting on current practice.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Occasional descriptive statistics in lectures and sources. |
| Communication | Communication techniques are a vital element throughout lectures and seminars. Spoken communication throughout seminar activities. Written communication throughout written assessments. In addition, the oral presentation will assess oral communication. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Feedback from the written assignment and personal reflection during seminar tasks encourage improved performance. |
| Information Technology | Written assignments should be word-processed the oral presentation will involve the use of IT. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Empathy skills are developed throughout and applied to future careers. This will be an element of the oral presentation. |
| Problem solving | An essential element in the process of critical assessment. |
| Research skills | Research is required for the main assessments and some of the seminar tasks. |
| Team work | Seminar activities provide many opportunities for team work, including group presentations and debates. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5