CFPY602-13W (C) Whole Year 2013

Child Development: Research Contexts and Applications

30 points

Details:

Start Date:		Monday, 18 February 2013
End Date:		Sunday, 10 November 2013

Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:

Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 1 March 2013
Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 30 August 2013

Description

This course aims to provide an advanced understanding of child development by focusing on issues and concerns that may affect children and families across multiple developmental contexts. Students will gain knowledge and research skills by undertaking a focused literature review in an approved topic and applying contemporary developmental theory to a case study problem.

Learning Outcomes

The objectives of the course are:
To develop an advanced understanding of theory and research on child and adolescent development with an ecological perspective, taking into account individual, family, school and societal factors
To develop a critical awareness of the multiple contexts and mechanisms of children’s development and an appreciation of the transactional influences of biological, familial and cultural factors in childhood and adolescence.
To be able to apply the analytical and research skills learned to a range of developmental issues affecting children and adolescents.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Director, Health Sciences Centre

Restrictions

EDEM662, EDUC416, PSYC413

Equivalent Courses

EDEM662, EDUC416, PSYC413

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Myron Friesen

Lecturers

Karyn France and Susan Besley

Assessment

Assessment	Due Date	Percentage
CFPY602 Case Study Analysis		20%
CFPY602 Mid-year Test		20%
CFPY602 Literature Review		40%
CFPY602 End of year test		20%

Textbooks / Resources

This course will utilize readings from research articles, review articles, and chapters published in developmental journals and recently edited books. All readings will be made available for download and printing on the course Learn website.

Course links

http://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/
http://library.canterbury.ac.nz

Additional Course Outline Information

Academic integrity

All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.

Assessment and grading system

Grading Scale

Grade GPA Marks

A+ 9 90 – 100
A 8 85 – 89
A- 7 80 – 84
B+ 6 75 – 79
B 5 70 – 74
B- 4 65 – 69
C+ 3 60 – 64
C 2 55 – 59
C- 1 50 – 54
D 0 40 – 49
E -1 0 – 39

Attendance

At all sessions required.

Evaluation

Student feedback will be gathered on standard form.

Grade moderation

Sample of assignments moderated by colleagues.

Late submission of work

Considered if prior arrangement made.

Notes

N/A

Other specific requirements

None.

Requests for extensions

Considered on personal circumstances.

Resubmissions