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PSYCH 722 : Human Learning and Development

Postgraduate course

Project description

This course will give students a deeper understanding of how developmental psychology research and theory has tried to help us understand the developing child. The course interrogates some of the assumptions and practices surrounding child development, examines the impact that the field has had on society over time, and considers its continued relevance to current day issues and problems. The course is likely to be particularly relevant to those interested in working with children and young people across varied disciplines (e.g., research, in applied settings and in policy related roles). Please note this course may differ slightly due to changes in lecturing staff and their different research interests. This course overview and the learning objectives and topics should be used as a guide as to the course content and what to expect.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand how people�s own stories and narratives about developmental issues are shaped by their context, including (but not limited to) culture, media and policy (Capability 2, 5 and 6) Develop a more comprehensive and integrated view of development in early childhood that extends beyond traditional disciplinary or theoretical boundaries. (Capability 1, 2 and 4) Understand how different views of human development have changed over time and their potential implications for policy and practice. (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 6) Compare, contrast, and critically evaluate different theoretical frameworks and research paradigms across various topics in the field of developmental psychology. (Capability 1 and 2) Lead and participate in engaging discussions that connect the course material to overarching debates in the field, practical issues in society, and your own personal interests and aims. (Capability 2, 4, 5 and 6) Develop the motivation and skillset necessary to become a self-directed learner, including the capacity to evaluate one's current knowledge and abilities critically, and identify solutions to overcoming problems/limitations, when relevant. (Capability 2, 3, 5 and 6) Apply the developmental ideas and concepts raised in this course to current day topics. (Capability 1, 2 and 6)