HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I:CHILDHOOD YEARS (PRACTICAL)

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

This course will enable the students to

1.     Understand the stages of Human Development and their specific characteristics

2.     Compare the developmental among the various stages of infancy using anthropometry method.

3.     Understand the various developmental changes during childhood

4.     Understand the various methods of child study.

5.     Create stimulation kit and plan activities.

Course outcomes

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The students will be able to –

 

CO10:Plan dialogue session with students on common theme of ovulation, reflexes and write reflective notes on it.

CO11: Develop strategies of using anthropometry in assessing the new born and children.

CO12:Distinguish the various methods of child study

CO13: Develop skills in planning various activities in different domains.

CO14: Plan and design infant stimulation skit.

 

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Demonstration,

Team teaching, Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning,

Presentation,

Effective questions,

Giving tasks

Observation, Presentation, Report writing,

  

 

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.
 
Essential Readings: 
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
• 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
 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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