Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline
Course Title Advanced Developmental Psychology  
Course Code PSY340
Number of Credits 3
Duration of Weeks 15
Contact Hours Per Week 3 hours
Pre-requisite Course(s) PSY120 Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Course Aims
This course aims to broaden students' knowledge on developmental psychology as well as training the ability to critique on existing research. A student-oriented seminar approach will be adopted. Each seminar follows a "consolidate-broaden-apply" routine to ensure thorough understanding of the selected developmental psychology topics. Through presentations and class participation, students are encouraged to apply their knowledge onto local, practical issues.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

Upon completion of this course students should be able to: 

1. Recall basic developmental psychological knowledge and theories;

2. Apply developmental psychological knowledge in real life issues;

3. Evaluate research studies in developmental psychology;

4. Review controversial contemporary issues in developmental psychology critically.
Assessment
 
Assessment Tasks
Weighting
1.
Participation 
10%
2.
Developmental Issue Video Shooting & Presentation
25%
3.
Exit Tickets 
30% 
4.
Reflective Paper
35%
 
 
100%
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