1. Theories and models in physical, cognitive and linguistic development. 2. Research methods and techniques in physical, cognitive and linguistic development. 3. Physical and motor development throughout life. Sensorimotor development. 4. Origins of communication and the relationship between thought and language. 5. Language development. 6. Development of attention, perception and memory. The organisation of knowledge. 7. Development of higher psychological processes.

Classroom lectures. Face-to-face classes: reduced (workshops, seminars, case studies). Student individual work. Final exam. Seminars and lectures supported by computer and audiovisual aids. Practical learning based on cases and problems, and exercise resolution. Individual and group or cooperative work with the option of oral or written presentation. Individual and group tutorials to resolve doubts and queries about the subject.