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Module Offerings

6104LDS-JAN-MTP

Aims

To explore the literature and research considering the meaning and nature of childhood in the adolescent years. To consider adolescent child development in the context of society and the legal and ethical systems supporting the care of children.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically analyse the principles underpinning government policy relating to the wellbeing of young people both locally and internationally.
2.
Critically evaluate the impact of policy relating to the regulation and promotion of children’s status, welfare and learning in the adolescent phase.
3.
Critically review a range of literature on issues of child development in the adolescent stage.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Social, ethical and legal issues of adolescent development Research perspectives on issues of child development in adolescence Policy relating to adolescent child development & learning
Module Overview:
To explore the literature and research considering the meaning and nature of childhood in the adolescent years. To consider adolescent child development in the context of society and the legal and ethical systems supporting the care of children.
Additional Information:This module completes the three core studies of child development, focussing on research relating to cognitive and physical development in this phase and the legal and ethical issues in relation to this stage of child development.

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