ADVANCED HUMAN DEVELOPMENT-PRACTICAL

Paper Code: 
24DHHD712
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to

  1. Understand the neonate and infant development
  2. Evaluate the Child's growth using various methods of child study.
  3. Understand the developmental changes during adolescent years.
  4. Value the importance of adulthood years.
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

24DHHD712

Advanced Human Development-Practical (Practical)

CO243:Prepare (questionnaire, checklist, observation method) to study developmental at different stages, Plan recreational activities /activities related to various domains of development.

CO244: Write a report on visits to various centers and prepare a questionnaire to assess attitudes and perceptions on parenting, marriage, young adult role satisfaction, and problems of the aged in society.

CO245: Compile comprehensive practical records on prenatal and childhood development activities and cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners

CO246: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Team teaching

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Topic  presentation, Giving tasks,

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Presentation

 

Unit I: 
CONTENTS
  1. Visit to Hospital - Observation of neonatal reflexes and care of high-risk child in Neonate Intensive care unit.
  2.  Study on Perception of different groups/culture on infant care and development.
  3. Observation and recording all round development of early childhood children (below 6 years of age) using checklist.
  4. Plan the activities related to various domains of development among children.
  5. Survey on Adolescents’ attitude towards Sexuality/Alcoholic and Substance abuse
  6. Visit to Juvenile homes , and old age homes.
  7. Assessing the attitudes of young adults towards single life/ marriage/remarriage using questionnaire.
  8. Survey the perception of men and women on parenting responsibilities.
  9.  Assessment of role satisfaction of middle adults in family and work place.
  10. Assess the problems of the aged in society using suitable method of study.
  11. Organizing recreational activities and counseling activities for the aged (Yoga, lectures etc.,) and report writing.
Essential Readings: 
  1. Diane Papalia and Sally Olds(2017), Human Development (9th Edition), Mcgrow Hill publication, New York, ISBN-13978-0070586918.
  2. Srivastava Sushila and Rani K Sudha (2016), Text book of Human Development, S Chand and company, New Delhi. ISBN-13:978-9383746798.
  3. Laura E, Adena.B. Meyers (2015) Infants, Children and Adolescents, 8th Edition Pearson Publisher.
References: 
  1. Naresh Gupta (2019), Human Development in India, Emerald Publisher
  2. SuhasisBhandra, Sibnath Deb and Seema Sahay, (2019), Childhood to Adolescence-Issues and Concerns-First Edition, Pearson Publisher
  3.  Bridget A. Walsh, Lydia DeFlorio, Melissa M. Burnham, Dana A. Weiser (2017) Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies, Taylor and Francis
Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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