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 (9^th 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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