PY2TA1-Typical and Atypical Development 1

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Summer term module
Pre-requisites: PY1DV Developmental Psychology
Non-modular pre-requisites: For non-Psychology students only
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: PY2TA Typical and Atypical Development or PY2RM Research Methods and Data Analysis
Current from: 2020/1

Module Convenor: Dr Thalia Theodoraki

Email: thalia.theodoraki@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The module provides students with an integrated approach to the empirical study of human development. Topics in typical development are covered. The teaching is topic-based, with groups of lectures organised into a list such as the following: Cognitive development, Language development, Perceptual development

Aims:

The aims of the module are that the student should further their understanding of typical development, and how development is studied.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module the student will be able to:

1. Show knowledge of theory and research in various aspects of typical and atypical human development.


2. Provide constructive critique of selected research studies from the literature.

Additional outcomes:
Students will gain an appreciation of human psychological functioning at various stages in the lifespan.
Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of research methodology, and use of database and library resources, acquired in other modules, in this module.

Outline content:

Topics covered will be selected from a list such as the following:

• Perceptual development


• Social development


• Language development


• Memory development


• Developmental theory

Global context:
Typical development informs the study of atypical development. In turn, both these large topic areas rely on, and interact with, fundamental methods and theories in the study of psychology.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Teaching will be by lecture, supported by online assignments set each week. Each week's lecture will require reading and private study by the student. Blackboard facilities will include links to off-site multimedia, and a Discussion Board, for interactive off-line discussion between students and staff.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	16		2
Guided independent study:	82
Total hours by term	98		2
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	70
Set exercise	30

Summative assessment- Examinations:

The summer exam is 1 hour, consisting of multiple-choice questions. 

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Coursework involves continuous online assessment of students' understanding of the material covered in lectures (30%).

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall

Reassessment arrangements:
Reassessment is by examination in August/September

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Last updated: 4 April 2020