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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Child Development
Module Code	NS569
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Carol Barron
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module is run through inquiry / problem based learning and starts to develop the participants skills of student centred learning, rather than teacher centred learning. Sessions are run in small tutorial groups throughout the module. Fixed resource sessions to support and underpin the students learning are also provided. Students are enabled to develop an understanding of â€œnormalâ€ child development; incorporating cognitive, social, emotional, physical and psychological aspects of development along the section of the life continuum from birth to 18 years. Topics related to child development such as play and education are interwoven throughout the module. Clinical skills pertinent to the care of the well child are included and the students can practice and gain proficiency in these skills in the safety of the clinical skills lab, before they enter clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critique knowledge of child development; social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical developmental theories
2. Engage with a research-orientated approach to child development and incorporate new knowledge and skills into professional practice
3. Analyze the importance of the UN convention on the Rights of the Child as it pertains to Irish society
4. Enhance students abilities to become independent professional learners with relevance to future professional demands; and build upon their own academic strengths and interests
5. Engage with the process of Inquiry / Problem Based Learning

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	20	lectures
Independent learning	105	student self direction
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

Psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, physical, moral and language development throughout the lifespanPhilosophy of enquiry based learningThe importance of play and education in childhoodUN Convention on the rights of the child.

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

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

GDCAHP

Grad Dip Child & Adol. Health Care Prac

GDCANP

Grad. Dip. Child & Adol. Nurs. Practice

GDGHP

Grad Dip in General Health Care Practice

GDGNP