SPE1037 : Brain and Behaviour I (Introduction to Psychology element) (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to proof of pre-requisite knowledge.
- Module Leader(s): Dr Faye Smith
- Lecturer: Dr Nicole Lallini
- Owning School: Education, Communication & Language Sci
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
1. To present foundation concepts in psychology, incorporating development over the lifespan.
2. To develop reporting skills and practice through writing essays, observational reports and logs, and giving short presentations.
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction to:
• Cognitive Psychology
• Nature-nurture debate
• Psychology of language
• Psychology of learning
Workshop on essay writing
Workshop on referencing
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Preparation for presentations and debate |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 48 | 1:00 | 48:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Knowledge outcomes are addressed through lectures and guided reading/study.
Skills outcomes are addressed through essay and referencing workshops, practice at giving presentations.
Lectures to introduce and provide an overview of main topics.. Private study encompassing reading around topic areas to consolidate knowledge.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | A | 100 | 2000 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 1000 word essay |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Knowledge outcomes are assessed through the essays. Skills outcomes are promoted by setting a formative essay mid-tem in semester 1 and giving feedback in good time for students to apply this in their summative essay.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SPE1037's Timetable