Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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Child Development focuses on the principles underlying physical mental emotional and social development and methods of child study and practical implications. This course is a study of the principles of child growth and development from conception to adolescence. The main focus of the course will be on continuity of development factors affecting development research methods in child development different theoretical perspectives with reference to development different developmental periods.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to
- Analyze the principles of growth and development by examining biological and environmental influences and researchbased studies.
- Evaluate developmental theories by comparing perspectives such as Piagetian Vygotskian Psychodynamic Sociocultural Ethological and Evolutionary to understand their implications for learning and behavior.
- Compare research methodologies by analyzing epidemiological studies selfreports observations case studies correlation and experimental methods in developmental psychology.
- Apply theories of language development multilingualism and creative language use by designing educational activities that enhance communication and learning outcomes.
- Assess the influence of parenting styles peer interactions and intelligence differences by conducting observational studies or surveys to understand their effects on academic achievement and socialization.
- Develop intervention strategies for gender roles moral development and prosocial behavior by incorporating diverse cultural and social perspectives into program designs.
- Design support mechanisms for individuals with developmental psychopathologies by applying evidencebased risk and protective factors in educational and psychological interventions.
- Evaluate policies and educational programs for inclusive development by promoting genetic counseling awareness early childhood interventions and tailored learning environments to support diverse learner needs.
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Course Calendar
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Week 01
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1
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Overview of Growth and Development
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2
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Factors Affecting Development: Biology and Environment
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3
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Twin and Adoption Studies
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Week 02
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4
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Continuity of Development
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5
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National Surveys & Epidemiological Studies
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6
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Self-Reports and Observation
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Week 03
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7
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Correlation and Experimentation
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8
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Case Studies and Studies Using Combined Methodologies
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9
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Structural-Organismic perspectives & Psychodynamic Theory
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Quiz No-1
Week 04
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10
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Piagetian Theory & Vygotsky’s Sociocultural View
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11
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Behaviorism and Cognitive, Social Learning Theories
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12
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Socio-cultural Theory and Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory
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Assignment
Week 05
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13
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Ethological and Evolutionary Approach
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14
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Prenatal Development and Birth : Stages of Prenatal Development
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15
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Prenatal Development and Birth: Birth and the Beginnings of Life
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Week 06
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16
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Newborn: Socio-Cultural Perspective
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17
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Physical Development of the Newborn
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18
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Infancy: Sensation, Perception and Learning
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Quiz No-2
Week 07
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19
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Brain, Body, Motor Skills and Sexual Maturation: Nervous System and Brain Development in Infancy
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20
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Brain, Body, Motor Skills and Sexual Maturation: Nutrition, Physical Growth, Sexual Maturation & Sleep Patterns
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21
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Brain, Body, Motor Skills and Sexual Maturation: Being Over or Underweight and Obesity
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Quiz No-3
Week 08
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22
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Brain, Body, Motor Skills and Sexual Maturation: Need for exercise Play for growth and Security
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23
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Emotional Development and Attachment: Emotions and Emotional Regulation
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24
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Emotional Development and Attachment: Development, Nature and Quality of Attachment
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Midterm
Week 09
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25
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Emotional Development and Attachment: Theories of Adolescent Emotional Maturation
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26
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Emotional Development and Attachment: Resilience and Coping with Traumatic Experiences
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27
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Language and Communication: Theories of Language Development
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Week 10
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28
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Language and Communication: Social and Creative Uses of Language
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29
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Language and Communication: Nature of Language and Thought in Infancy
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30
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Language and Communication: Multilingualism, Education and Mother Tongue
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GDB
Week 11
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31
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Intelligence and Achievement: Individual Differences in General Abilities and Intelligence
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32
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Intelligence and Achievement: Achievement Motivation and Intellectual Performance
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33
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Intelligence and Achievement: Learning Theories and Classroom Teaching
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Quiz No-4
Week 12
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34
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Socialization: The Family, Peers and Friends: The Family System
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35
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Socialization: The Family, Peers and Friends: Determinants of Parenting, Childrearing Practices and Styles
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36
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Socialization: The Family, Peers and Friends: Sibling and Peer Relations
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Week 13
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37
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Gender Roles and Gender Differences: Sex and Gender Roles
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38
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Gender Roles and Gender Differences: Theories of Gender Identity
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39
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Morality, Altruism and Pro-social Development: Theories of Moral Development
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Week 14
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40
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Morality, Altruism and Pro-social Development: Altruism and Pro-social Development
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41
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Developmental Psychopathology: Risk and Protective Factors
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42
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Developmental Psychopathology: Genetic Abnormalities and Genetic Counseling
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Week 15
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43
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Developmental Psychopathology: ADHD and Autism
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44
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Developmental Psychopathology: Aggression, Behavioral Problems and Conduct Disorders
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45
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Developmental Psychopathology: Special Children and Children with Learning Disabilities
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Final Term
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