Child Psychology

CHILD PSYCHOLOGY ( 4– 18 YEARS )

QQI Level 6 (6N2023)

Please Note: This course is NOT RUNNING in our Autumn 2023 programme

Learning Outcomes include:
1. Research theories of developmental change and continuity in infancy, childhood and
adolescence.
2. Evaluate a range of factors influencing and impacting on the psychological development the
child
3. Appraise different theoretical models of child and adolescent development
4. Assess the importance of transitions in influencing a sense of self
5. Analyse different scientific methods and their application in relation to child behaviour and
child development
6. Critically evaluate how the role of social, biological, cultural and historical perspectives affect
the development of children and adolescents
7. Explore the development of gender consciousness and its impact on self-identity in children
and young people
8. Use empirical research in acquiring knowledge and informing best practice and constructing
scientific knowledge in a specific child development, education and or care context.
9. Analyse the implications of own attitudes, values, beliefs and assumptions in relation to
issues of relevant policies and best practice.
10. Identify personal learning goals and assist others in identifying learning and personal
development goals

Course Assessment: Project 60% and Assignments 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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