THEORIES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code:

DHSC 612 (B)

Credits:

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

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

Course Outcomes (COs):

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

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

12.00

Unit I:

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:

R. Murray Thomas, (2001) Recent Theories of Human Development, New Delhi; Sage Publications Inc.
Ross S. and Roy L. (2010) Human Growth and Development Theories, T&F/Routledge publisher.
Noel C. and Barry B. (2012) Theories of Human Growth and Development 2nd Edition, Academic Press
Richard M. L. (2013) Concepts and Theories of Human Development, Psychology Press Pvt Ltd.
Carol K. and Elizabeth R. (2014) Theories of Human Development, Taylor and Fancis Ltd.
Neil J.S., (2014), An Introduction to Theories of Human Development, SAGE Pvt. Ltd.

References:

Allen, B.P. (2006). Personality theories: Development, growth and diversity (5th ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon
Barbara M. N, Philip R. N, (2015), Theories of Human Development, Psychology Press.
Theresa, Lowry L, (2015), Theories of Human Growth and Development: Developmental Psychology, Create Space Independent Publishing Platform.
Neil J. S, (2016), Theories of Human Development and Behavior, SAGE Publications Inc

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