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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Information Technology: (Introduction and Basic Skills)
Module Code	ES106
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Geraldine Scanlon Semester 2: Geraldine Scanlon Autumn: Geraldine Scanlon
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to develop students' understanding of the theoretical framework of child and adolescent development within the context of educational settings. Specifically, it will integrate research findings to assist students to develop best practice in helping them to identify developmental milestones across physical, social, emotional and cognitive domains from childhood to adolescence.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify key development theorists from childhood to adolescence
2. Describe the key terms across physical, social, emotional and cognitive domains
3. Explore the relationship between genetics and the environment and the impact on psychological development
4. Apply current research findings to develop and establish best practice across educational settings
5. Identify developmental milestones to create positive learning environments

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning time	101	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Pinker. Steven: 2002, The Blank Slate: THe Modern Denial of Human Nature, Penguin Press, London,
Pinker. Steven.: 2002, The Language Instinct: The New Science of language and Mind, Penguin Press, London,
O'Connor. Pat.: 2008, Irish Children and Teenagers in a Changing World: The National WRITE NOW Project, Manchester University Press, Manchester,
Lalor, A., De Roiste, A. & Devlin. M.: 2007, Young People in Contemporary Ireland., Gill and Macmillan,
Boyd. D. & Bee. H.: 2009, Lifespan Development, 5th, Pearson, United States,
Child. Dennis.: 2007, Psychology and the Teacher, 8th, Continuum, United Kingdom,
Pressley. M. & McCormick C. B.: 2007, Child and Adolescent Development for Educators, Guilford Press, London,

Other Resources

None

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