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Basic description of assessment
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Unit code and Title
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EDC054-1 “Early Child psychology” 2017/18
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Assessment Number
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1 of 1
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Assessment Value
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100% of overall unit grade
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Due date and time for submission
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12/01/2018 10:00am
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Submission is e-copy only through BREO,unless specifically indicated otherwise.
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Assessment type
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Case Study
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Assessment title
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Case Study
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Aims of assessment
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Students will be provided with a case study, they will need to identify the needs of the child in the case study. Students will, using a psychological theory, demonstrate how to work with the child and family in order to prevent barriers to the child accessing education. The case study MUST be linked to theory and practice using academic sources.
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Any specific submission information*
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You MUST use a MINIMUM of 6 academic sources, only 2 of which can be websites.
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Assessment length
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2,000 words or presentation length in minutes (including question time)
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Variance allowed in word limit*
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+/- 10% (minimum 1,800 words, maximum 2,200 words)
*Note that reference lists, tables and figures do not count in the word limit
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Support for the development of your assessment
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Available assessment guidance and development
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Please refer to the School of Education and English language guidance on support for assessments. The assessment will be discussed in lectures and seminars; it is your responsibility to know when these sessions are and to attend them. Staff members are unable to give individual bespoke guidance if you miss the scheduled sessions.
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Relevant support available from Study Hub (PAD)
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One to one, on-line (Study Hub) or workshops. Please see the following sections of the Study Hub website
- Finding and using information
- Referencing and avoiding plagiarism
- Academic and Assignment Writing
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Threshold assessment criteria
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Threshold criteria for this assessment (in order to pass the assessment (40% or higher) you will need to meet these criteria)
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Identify an appropriate psychological theory
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Explain and describe the use of psychological strategies used within an education setting
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Locate, describe and discuss research in the given area and present it in an appropriate academic style
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