Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Describe the main influences shaping human development.
• Appreciate the interactive nature of genetic inheritance and environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental tasks of the period of adolescence.
• Identify the key variables which influence young people in contemporary society.
• Value the importance of mental health and recognize risks to mental health of young people.
• Distinguish the factors which influence student behaviour especially in school contexts.
• Recognize the role of the School Guidance Counsellor and key stakeholders in the lives of adolescents.
• Appreciate the value and the challenges involved in working collaboratively with a variety of agencies / personnel, and especially with parents and colleagues.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	24
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	0
Planned learning activities	0
Independent student activities	24
Total	48

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Other detail(s): A 5,000 word ‘take home’ assignment to be submitted at end of year

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		0%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		100%
Total		100%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Penalties: Late submission of assignment will incur a 5% reduction in grade.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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Students will explore the main influences shaping human development and will be guided through a critical reflective understanding of the developmental tasks of the period of adolescence and the key variables which influence young people in contemporary society.

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