THEORIES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code:

DHSC 612 (B)

Credits:

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

Biography of a theorist with a focus on his/her family life and childhood experiences.
Depict the ‘eco-cultural’ network for a child using the ecological model of

Bronfenbrenner

Verification of selected theories using multiple methods
Observe/ analyze creation of media product for children or product such as toys/
clothes using theoretical base
Locate a tool/ scale of psychometric tests and administer it
Autobiography

Essential Readings:

Berger, J.M. (2010). Personality (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth

Allen, B.P. (2006). Personality theories: Development, growth and diversity (5th ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon

Santrock, J.W. (2007). Lifespan Development (3rd ed.). New Delhi, Tata- McGraw Hill

Rice, P. (1995). Human Development: A Lifespan Approach. New Jersey, Prentice-Hall Inc

Academic Year:

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