Developmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Description: This course surveys the content, theories and methods used by the developmental psychologists to study child and adolescent development.
Topics covered include conception, genetics, prenatal developmental and physical, motor, perceptual and social development from infancy to early adolescence.
Theories of social and cognitive development will be covered.
Course Goals:
The goal of this course is to present a comprehensive overview of contemporary developmental psychology. Developmental psychology involves the study
of constancy and change throughout the entire lifespan, from conception to death. This course will cover the relevant history, theories, research and methods of
developmental psychology as well as examine the area of physical-motor, cognitive, social, and personality development. Topics covered will include conception,
genetics, prenatal development and physical, motor, perceptual and social development from infancy to early adolescence. Theories of social and cognitive
development will also be covered.
1. Be able to demonstrate a broad working knowledge of developmental psychology by providing an overview of basic principles related to biosocial,
cognitive and psychological changes, throughout the entire life span.
2. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of different stages of development through the lifespan.
3. Identify and apply developmental concepts to everyday life.
4. Demonstrate improved critical thinking and communication skills.
5. Identify major theorists that contribute to the field of developmental psychology
COURSE CONTENT:
WEEK 2 Discussion of Developmental Discuss the Developmental Theories Discussion Group Discussion
Theories
Introduction to Life Span Examine the different developmental stages Lecture Sharing of Learnings
WEEK 3 Prenatal Development, Birth, Understand and identify the prenatal Discussion Group Discussion
& Newborn development and the different stages
Lecture Sharing of Learnings
Video Presentation
WEEK 4 Physical, Cognitive, Social & Understand and identify the Physical, Discussion Group Discussion
Personality Development in Cognitive, Social & Personality Development
Infancy in Infancy Lecture Quiz
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
CLASSROOM POLICIES