Module Code: |
H6DDBC |
Long Title
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Dispositions and Dynamics of Behaviour in children
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Title
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Dispositions and Dynamics of Behaviour in children
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
EQF Level: |
5 |
EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
Meera Oke |
Module Author: |
Stephanie Roe |
Departments: |
NCI Learning & Teaching
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Demonstrate an awareness of theories and empirical evidence in relation to dispositions, behaviour, and developmental outcomes in early childhood. |
LO2 |
Understand the complexity of dynamic interactions and relationships between children and their environment. |
LO3 |
Evaluate the impact of contemporary childhood experiences on developmental and learning outcomes. |
LO4 |
Reflect on the potential influences of early childhood educators on children in early childhood education and care environments. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Introduction
Bio ecological Model of Development; Forces in Development
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Risk and Protective Factors
Stress; Poverty; Abuse; Neglect; Resilience
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Temperament, dispositions and Personality
Biological Foundations; Differential Susceptibility; Goodness of Fit, attuning, reciprocity in development
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The Self
Sense of Self; Theory of Mind, Development of Identity
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Relationships
Parent-Child Relationship; Attachment; Parenting styles, Social Understanding; Friendships; Moral Development, Altruism
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Behaviour
Behaviour Difficulties; Influences on Behaviour; Strategies for shaping behaviour
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Ethics
Considerations and Ethical Implications of Working with Children
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 50.00% |
End of Module Assessment | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
25 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: In-class Multiple Choice Questionnaire (based on course content) |
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Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
25 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Essay on shaping Behaviour and developmental outcomes |
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End of Module Assessment |
Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
50 |
Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Essay-style questions |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
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Reassessment Description Students must pass all components of assessment on the module; a component fail leads to a component repeat.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Lecture |
36 |
Per Semester |
3.00 |
Independent Learning |
Independent Learning |
178 |
Per Semester |
14.83 |
Workbased learning |
Workbased Learning |
36 |
Per Semester |
3.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Boyd, D. A. & Bee, H. L. (2019), Lifespan Development, 8th ed. Pearson Education.
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O’Brien, E. Z. (2013), Human Growth & Development. An Irish Perspective, 2nd ed. Gill Education.
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Santrock, J. W. (2019), Lifespan Development, 17th ed. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Berger, K. (2019), The Developing Person Through the Lifespan, 10th ed. Worth Publishers.
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Crain, W. (2015), Theories of Development, 6th ed. Prentice Hall.
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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