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What will I learn on this module?
In this module you will have the opportunity to learn about two key fields within the discipline of psychology and gain an understanding of how cognitive and developmental processes contribute to human behaviour.
Developmental: This component will cover the historical foundations of child development and fundamental aspects of social and cognitive development in young children and adolescents. Topics may include research methods and ethics, cognitive development, theoretical perspectives including Piaget and Vygotsky, emotional development, attachment theory and developmental disorders. Learners will have the opportunity to develop their research critique skills within the context of an oral presentation.
Cognitive; This component will familiarise students with the core areas of cognitive psychology and will demonstrate the importance and relevance of cognitive processes when trying to understand human behaviour within both theoretical and applied contexts. Topics may include; perception; attention; memory; problem solving; decision making and language. As in the Developmental component there will be an initial emphasis, where relevant, of the historical development of the constructs discussed.
How will I learn on this module?
The module is delivered entirely online via our electronic learning platform (elp). You will interact with a range of materials on the module site. The module home page provides you with quick access to detailed information about the module in an interactive, easily accessible format. This is designed to broach new, and challenging information, and to provide breadth and depth of conceptual knowledge across topics in developmental and cognitive psychology. The teaching materials support your learning. Each session delivers flexible, interactive learning materials, accessible in a variety of formats such as audio and video presentations. Tasks to extend and test your learning are interspersed within the learning materials. A range of different tasks, with formative feedback, are aimed at supporting your learning. In addition to this you will be encouraged to utilise peer to peer support opportunities through the use of elp supported platforms for interaction. Each session is supported by directed reading from the core texts accessed through the electronic reading list.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
You will be an autonomous, self-motivated learner within a supportive distance learning environment. You will be introduced to the module by the module tutor in an introductory video. The online module sessions and interactive tasks form the cornerstone for supporting you during your study. Academic support is available from the teaching team using discussion board. . In advance of each assessment an online live question and answer session will take place. Focused academic support coupled with timely formative and summative feedback should enable you to meet your full academic potential within this module.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. Online reading lists (provided after enrolment) give you access to your reading material for your modules. The Library works in partnership with your module tutors to ensure you have access to the material that you need.
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
MKU1: By the end of the module you will be expected to discuss, and critically evaluate current knowledge derived from theoretical and empirical evidence drawn from Developmental and Cognitive Psychology.
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
MIPSA1: By the end of the module you will be expected to demonstrate independent and original thinking in terms of research planning.
MIPSA2: By the end of the module you will be expected to identify relevant competences underpinning your development in the evaluation of research literature.
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
MPVA1: By the end of the module you will be expected to demonstrate, with the use of oral presentation, an ability to critically evaluate research literature within the fields of Developmental and Cognitive Psychology.
How will I be assessed?
The summative Developmental Psychology assessment, with a module weighting of 50%, will be a timed oral presentation based on a existing developmental research . (KU1, IPSA2, PVA1)
Specific Feedback will be in a written form.
the summative Cognitive Psychology is a 2000- word-assignment on research in cognitive psychology, also with a 50% weighting. (KU1, IPSA1, IPSA2)
Specific Feedback will be provided on scripts.
Formative tasks will be linked to the Apply weekly tasks.
Pre-requisite(s)
None
Co-requisite(s)
None
Module abstract
The aim of this module is to provide you with an opportunity to understand and interrogate the contemporary theory and research findings in two fields of Psychology; Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Psychology. The weekly sessions are constructed so that you will have access to a diverse range of theoretical and empirical literature, through tutor-led discussion, student group led discussion and access to the primary sources. Throughout each of the components of the module you will be able to develop your research critique skills which are aimed to enhance your ability to critically examine psychological literature and become more competent in planning and carrying out your own research. This is a competence not only important within the MSc Psychology programme but a key skill across the various professional career pathways in Psychology.
Course info
Credits 20
Level of Study Postgraduate
Mode of Study 2 years Part Time (Distance Learning)
3 other options available
Department Psychology
Location Northumberland Building, Newcastle City Campus
City Newcastle
Start Upcoming Intakes: July 2024, October 2024
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