CYP4142 - Physical and Cognitive Development

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Identify milestones in physical and cognitive development, including the development of language;
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key theories, concepts and issues relating to the physical and cognitive development of young children 0 – 8 years;
Demonstrate awareness of the physical and cognitive development of young children in the context of learning within Early Years Frameworks and Primary Curriculum guidance.

Content:

There will be an introduction to a range of relevant theory in relation to physical, cognitive and language developmental research of children from zero to eight years. The sequence, process and nature of pre-natal and post-natal development in the early years will be considered as will later development in the pre-adolescent and adolescent years and how early experiences may impact on outcome. Infant perception and cognition will be analysed, taking account of recent evidence. Expertise in this area as identified in the Common Core of Skills and Knowledge (2010) and the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage will be addressed.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars workshops and tutorials, some of which will be student-led. Students could be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.

Students may be required to prepare and present brief presentations as the basis for discussion in seminars or workshops.

Class sessions – 16 x 2hr
Contact hours: 32
Intended Group size: 50

Tutorials
Contact hours: 1
Intended Group size: 3

e-Tutoring
Contact hours: 2
Intended Group size: 1

Guided independent study
Hours: 165

Assessment: