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Developmental Psychology: Infancy to Middle Childhood, Study notes of Psychology

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B.A I Psychology Semester I 2015-16
Title: Developmental Psychology: Infancy to Middle Childhood
D.C.II
Computer Code-145210
No. of Credits-4
Marks -100(25-Internal, 75 External)
Course Objective:
The learner will be able to
1. Comprehend the basic concepts of Human Development processes
2. Grasp principles, perspectives and modern trends in Developmental psychology
3. Trace the different stages of development
4. Understand the process of physical, cognitive, social and personality across the age
groups i.e
infancy to middle childhood.
Module I: Introduction
Objectives: After studying this module, the learner will be able to
• Understand the life span development
• Understand the theoretical perspectives guiding life span development
• Gain understanding of the important characteristics of the pre-natal period and post natal
period
• Evaluate the factors and influences associated with the pre-natal and post-natal
development
1.1 Orientation to Life Span development
1.2 Theoretical perspectives (Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky)
1.3 Earliest Development
1.4 Prenatal Development and Post natal Development
1.5 Characteristics of neo-natal period
Module II: Infancy
Objectives: After studying this module, the learner will be able to:
• Understand the rapid advances of Infancy
• Understand the development tasks accomplished in this period and the sensory
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B.A I Psychology Semester I 2015- Title: Developmental Psychology: Infancy to Middle Childhood D.C.II Computer Code- No. of Credits- Marks -100(25-Internal, 75 – External) Course Objective: The learner will be able to

  1. Comprehend the basic concepts of Human Development processes
  2. Grasp principles, perspectives and modern trends in Developmental psychology
  3. Trace the different stages of development
  4. Understand the process of physical, cognitive, social and personality across the age groups i.e infancy to middle childhood. Module I: Introduction Objectives: After studying this module, the learner will be able to
  • Understand the life span development
  • Understand the theoretical perspectives guiding life span development
  • Gain understanding of the important characteristics of the pre-natal period and post natal period
  • Evaluate the factors and influences associated with the pre-natal and post-natal development 1.1 Orientation to Life Span development 1.2 Theoretical perspectives (Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky) 1.3 Earliest Development 1.4 Prenatal Development and Post natal Development 1.5 Characteristics of neo-natal period Module II: Infancy Objectives: After studying this module, the learner will be able to:
  • Understand the rapid advances of Infancy
  • Understand the development tasks accomplished in this period and the sensory

capabilities infant possesses

  • Understand the Piaget’s perspective about how children develop understanding
  • Understand social and personality development in infancy 2.1 Physical Growth and Motor Development 2.2 Development of the senses 2.3 Piaget’s approach to Cognitive Development 2.4 The Roots of Language 2.5 Developing the roots of sociability and forming relationships Module III: The Preschool Years Objectives: After studying this module, the learner will be able to
  • Understand the physical growth in the pre-school years
  • Understand Piaget’s approach to Cognitive Development
  • Explore factors related to social & personality development in pre-school years. 3.1 Physical Growth 3.2 Piaget’s Approach to Cognitive Development 3.3 Forming sense of self 3.4 Friends and Family 3.5 Moral Development and Aggression Module IV: Middle Childhood Objectives: After studying this module, the learner will be able to
  • Comrade factors influence the growth in middle childhood
  • Understand how children develop cognitively & know trends in schooling
  • Recognize the importance of self-esteem & relationship shaping children’s behavior 4.1 Physical Development 4.2 Intellectual Development 4.3 Schooling of Middle Childhood 4.4 Developing Self and Relationship Building Textbook:
  • Feldman, R. S, (2015).Development across the life span .(7th Edition) Pearson Education.