Developmental Psychology
Level 2
 
Title of learning programme Developmental Psychology
Programme level 2
Duration of learning programme 6 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 60**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 Behaviour Development
2 The First Two Years
3 Personality & Social Development
4 Identification
5 From Childhood to Adulthood
6   Stages of Adulthood
 

Learning Outcomes
 
Module 1 – Behaviour Development.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss how adult behaviour and personality characteristics are influenced by events from early years of life
LO2   Identify what determines human development
LO3   Explain ‘maturation’
LO4   Describe the 4 periods which make up a life span
 
Module 2 – The First Two Years.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine changes which occur during the first two years of a child’s life
LO2   Define how development of motor skills are improved by increased stimulation
LO3   List stages of cognitive development as put forward by Paget
LO4   Summarise the meaning of ‘object permanence’
LO5   Discuss how the concrete operational stage and the formal operational stage differ
 
Module 3 – Personality & Social Development.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Evaluate the areas which relate to a child’s personality and social growth
LO2   Identify the meaning of ‘attachment’
LO3   Summarise why interaction with siblings and peers is of great significance
LO4   Examine the advise Dr Benjamin Spock offers in the development of children
 
Module 4 – Identification.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Analyse how children identify with the behaviour of important people in their environment
LO2   Summarise your understanding of ‘identification’
LO3   Discuss the concept of sex role standards
LO4   Judge the significance of identifying with siblings
 
Module 5 – From Childhood to Adulthood.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce and explain the adolescent period
LO2   Define the perceived benefits of the transition from adolescence to adulthood
LO3   Explain the difficulties late-maturing males have to contend with
LO4   Analyse aggression is affected by social learning
 
Module 6 – Stages of Adulthood.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the psychosocial stages which characterise development through life
LO2   Identify how you perceive the psychological stages of development
LO3   Summarise the elements that are considered necessary for a happy marriage
LO4   Discuss your understanding of the terms:
  • ‘Time-since-birth’
  • ‘Years-left-to-live’

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