Cultural Psychology and Child Development
School of Education
The module will explore child developmental processes and experiences from the cultural perspectives, particularly cultural psychology. Theoretical approaches including cultural psychology, cultural comparative psychology, psychological anthropology and indigenous psychology are defined. Specific processes will then be examined including; Parental beliefs across cultures and socialisation practices; cognitive development including language acquisition; emotional development. Finally schooling and formal education will be explored from the different cultural traditions with an examination of culturally relevant curricula.
Dr Tonie Stolberg
Planning and designing a group presentation (33%); 2 hour exam (67%)
- Research workshops
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