Human Development I: The Childhood Years (Practical)

Paper Code: 
CHSC 112
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students-

  • To understand the stages of Human Development and their specific characteristics
  • To understand the developmental stages of infancy.
  • Understand the various developmental changes during childhood Understand the importance, development  and problems of childhood years

Contents:

  • Film viewing and discussion on process of Ovulation, fertilization  child birth& reflexes - Report Writing
  • Assessment of new born child  through APGAR test
  • Anthropometric measurement of children from birth to 8years. Studying inference as per WHO norms
  • Plan & use Methods of child study to assess the development of child  - Interview , Observations , Checklist, Narrative, Projective techniques (any one)
  • Plan and develop activities to facilitate development in different domains
  • Plan& conduct infant stimulation program and observing its impact.
  • Presentation based on cultural practices related to pregnancy and infancy.
  •  Visit to child clinic & child welfare institutions.
  •  To develop insight for self analysis through personal narratives, role play and essay for self appraisal.
References: 
  • Santrock, W. John (2007). Life Span Development,Sixth Edition, McGraw Hill, New York
  • Berk, L.E (9th Edition) Child Development, London: Allyn and Bacon
  • Hurlock, E.B., Child Development McGraw Hill, New York 1988
  • Papalia,D.E.andolds,S.W.Human Development McGraw Hill,19

 

 

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