Unit name | Child Health in the Early Years |
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Unit code | COBM20000 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Joinson |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Bristol Medical School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
'Child Health in the Early Years' examines pathways of health, growth and development in children from birth to seven. The unit is taught by a range of professionals including psychologists, paediatricians, health visitors and nurses who are either directly involved in working with children, or who are academics working in the area of child development. This multidisciplinary approach to teaching encourages students to learn about different perspectives, current approaches and policies relating to child health and development. Through a series of interactive seminars, students will examine:
(i) Factors that can impact on developmental pathways including genetic inheritance, family environment and socio-economic background. (ii) Child health surveillance and its importance in promoting health and development. (iii) Causes of childhood disability and its impact on the child and family. (iv) Factors that lead to inequalities in children's health.
Interactive seminars.
Formative: Group presentations on a given topic at the end of each block of four lectures. Students are given a grade and written feedback by email. Presentations are assessed in terms of the student’s individual contribution and overall group cohesiveness. Peer assessment will also be used during the session.
Summative: A three hour unseen exam comprising four short notes and two hour long essays from a choice of four.
Taylor J and Woods M (2005) Early Childhood Studies: an holistic approach, 2nd Edition. London: Hodder Arnold.
Hall D, Elliman D (2003) Health for all children, 4th Edition. Oxford University Press inc
Lindon J (2005) Understanding Child Development. London: Hodder Arnold
Graham, H. & Power, C. Childhood disadvantage and adult health: a lifecourse framework. Health Development Agency, 2004 (www.hda.nhs.uk).
Illustrated textbook of paediatrics: Lissauer T, Clayden G (2001) 2nd edition.
Common Assessment Framework: Every Child Matters. (www.everychildmatters.gov.uk)