Module Code: H6DDBC
Long Title Dispositions and Dynamics of Behaviour in children
Title Dispositions and Dynamics of Behaviour in children
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Meera Oke
Module Author: Stephanie Roe
Departments: NCI Learning & Teaching
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# 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).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction
Bio ecological Model of Development; Forces in Development
Risk and Protective Factors
Stress; Poverty; Abuse; Neglect; Resilience
Temperament, dispositions and Personality
Biological Foundations; Differential Susceptibility; Goodness of Fit, attuning, reciprocity in development
The Self
Sense of Self; Theory of Mind, Development of Identity
Relationships
Parent-Child Relationship; Attachment; Parenting styles, Social Understanding; Friendships; Moral Development, Altruism
Behaviour
Behaviour Difficulties; Influences on Behaviour; Strategies for shaping behaviour
Ethics
Considerations and Ethical Implications of Working with Children
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full 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)
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
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
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
Reassessment Description
Students must pass all components of assessment on the module; a component fail leads to a component repeat.

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
  • Boyd, D. A. & Bee, H. L. (2019), Lifespan Development, 8th ed. Pearson Education.
  • O’Brien, E. Z. (2013), Human Growth & Development. An Irish Perspective, 2nd ed. Gill Education.
  • Santrock, J. W. (2019), Lifespan Development, 17th ed. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Berger, K. (2019), The Developing Person Through the Lifespan, 10th ed. Worth Publishers.
  • Crain, W. (2015), Theories of Development, 6th ed. Prentice Hall.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: