THEORIES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
DHSC 612(B)
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Understand and evaluate human development theories and its applications.
  2. Evaluate and verify the strength and weaknesses of various human development theories.
  3. Apply theories to evaluate the  toys and COthes available in the market

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

DHSC 612B

 

 

 

 

Theories of Human

Development (Practical)

 

 

 

 

The students will be able to -

CO295:Determine the factors in eco-cultural network that influence the development of a child.

CO296:Assemble the biography of famous psychologists.

CO297:Develop plan and conduct experiments based of different theories.

CO298:Examine, compare and select the theories for applying the eclectic approach

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Interactive lectures. Presentations, CONTENTS analysis

 

Learning activities for the students:

Hands-on activities, Model preparation, conducting experiments

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation, CONTENTS analysis

 

CONTENTS

  • 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 Bronfenbrener and need hierarchy by Maslow.
  • Verification of selected theories using multiple methods
  • Plan and conduct Experiments based on Piaget’s Sensory-motor, Pre operational, Concrete operation and abstract operation stages.
  • Comparative analysis and discussion of cognitive theory given by Piaget and Vygotsky
  • Solving a hypothetical case vignette by using eclectic theoretical orientation

 

 

 

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: 
2021-2022
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