NB Language spoken in course is English
Admission requirements
This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the following Bachelor courses: Inleiding Pedagogische en Onderwijswetenschappen 1A, Inleiding Pedagogische en Onderwijswetenschappen 1B, Neurobiologische Achtergronden van Opvoeding en Ontwikkeling and Gezinspedagogiek.
Description
Child abuse and neglect (CAN) is a pervasive but deviant type of child-rearing with potential negative consequences for children’s socio-emotional and cognitive development, and their physiological stress regulation. This course will focus on the predictors and sequelae of CAN on all levels of development, with a special focus on the neurobiological aspects of CAN. Animal models of CAN will be discussed to better understand these neurobiological aspects. Consequences of CAN may differ for individual children. Therefore, the course also focuses on factors that may explain these differential effects. This course will also discuss the effects of structural neglect, such as seen in institution-reared children. Finally, types and implementation of interventions aimed at reducing and preventing (the effects of) CAN will be discussed.
Course objectives
Gaining knowledge about recent studies on (neurobiological) aspects of CAN.
Reading and critically evaluating scientific literature (written assignments and presentations in groups).
Achievement levels 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.
Timetable
Mode of instruction
Lectures and seminars. The seminar for Research master students will be in English. For the regular master students, the seminars will be in Dutch.
Assessment method
Assignments
Presentations
Written exam
Blackboard
During this course Blackboard will be used.
Reading list
Scientific papers, to be announced during the course.
Registration
Please note that separate uSis registration is mandatory for lectures, seminars, exams and re-exams. Student who do not register, cannot attend courses or take exams.
Courses
Registration for the lectures of the course is possible as of two months through one week before the first lecture at the latest;
Registration for the seminars of the course is possible as of two months through one week before the first seminar at the latest.
Exams
Student must register for each exam through uSis. This is only possible until 10 calendar days before the exam. More information on exam registration
Contact information
Co-ordinator: Lenneke Alink
Room 4B45
If you have any questions please make an appointment by e-mail.