This module aims to develop insight into influential theories of human psychological development and critically evaluate the historical context of theories of development.
It will enable you to explore ways in which developmental theories have enhanced the understanding of the developmental course of mental health and individual wellbeing.
The module also aims to encourage examination of ways in which developmental theories have improved outcomes for children and provided insights into ways in which children’s flourishing can be enhanced, and to apply theories of development to real-world contexts in terms of children’s social experience and educational careers.
Topics include Concepts and Issues in Developmental Psychology; Psychological Trends in Education; Educational Neuroscience; Neurodiversity in Theory and in the Classroom; Peer relations; Deafness and Development; The Flourishing Learner; Mental Health in Childhood; Language, Speech and Reading.
