Overview

This module will consider the following: - How do children become adolescents and adults? - Health and Behaviour. - The relationship between young people and adults. - Youth and Technology. - The development of gender identity. - Global perspectives of youth. - Sex, Drugs and Rock’n’Roll…

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -(D-, D, D+): A satisfactory understanding of current theories of adolescent development. Demonstrate an ability to discuss the key issues in adolescent health and well-being based on satisfactory research evidence. Show a basic awareness of the relationship between society and young people in terms of the media, individual adults and organisations. Consider the relationship between relevant theory and contemporary issues in young people’s experience.

-good -(C-, C, C+): A good understanding of current theories of current theories of adolescent development. Demonstrate a good ability to discuss the key issues in adolescent health and well-being on the basis of reliable research evidence. Show a sound awareness of the relationship between society and young people in terms of the media, individual adults and organisations. Show a considered ability to evaluate the relationship between relevant theory and contemporary issues in young people’s experience.

-excellent -(A-, A, A+, A*): A comprehensive understanding of current theories of adolescent development. Demonstrate an ability to thoroughly discuss the key issues in adolescent health and well-being on the basis of extensive background research. Show a thorough awareness of the relationship between society and young people in terms of the media, individual adults and organisations. Show an excellent ability to evaluate the relationship between relevant theory and contemporary issues in young people’s experience.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of adolescent development from childhood to adulthood.

• Discuss the key issues which are involved in ensuring adolescent health and well-being.

• Discuss the relationship between young people and adults both within families and within the wider, societal context.

• Evaluate the impact of societal and cultural factors on young people’s development and experience of adolescence.

• Identify and evaluate a range of contemporary issues which relate to youth and the adolescent experience.