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PSY209 – Developmental Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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Core Course

PSY209 – Developmental Psychology

Course Unit Code: PSY209

Type Of Unit: Compulsory 

Level of Course Unit: Undergraduate

Year of Study: Year 3

Semester: Semester 1

Number of ECTS Credits: 7.5

Class Contact Hours: 36

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites

None

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The purpose of this course is to give students a thorough understanding of the fundamental ideas, theories, and research techniques in the discipline. The goal of this course is to examine the complex mechanisms by which people grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially throughout their lives. Students should have a strong foundation in developmental psychology by the end of the course, enabling them to evaluate human development critically and apply their understanding to a variety of real-world situations. 

Learning Outcomes

The following learning outcomes are expected, where students will:  

  1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the fundamental ideas and theories of developmental psychology. 
  2. Identify major milestones in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. 
  3. Analyze developmental research papers and evaluate different research designs. 
  4. Engage in discussions about genetic and environmental influences on development. 
  5. Apply developmental psychology knowledge in teaching, parenting, counseling, and policymaking. 

Students should acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamental ideas, theories, and research techniques in the discipline. The goal of this course is to examine the complex mechanisms by which people grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially throughout their lives. Students should have a strong foundation in developmental psychology by the end of the course, enabling them to evaluate human development critically and apply their understanding to a variety of real-world situations.

Week 1: Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Week 2: Prenatal and Early Childhood Development

Week 3: Cognitive Development

Week 4: Social and Emotional Development

Week 5: Middle Childhood and Adolescence

Week 6: Adulthood and Aging

Week 7: Cultural and Gender Influences

Week 8: Dynamics within Families and Parenting

Week 9: Risk, Resilience and Intervention

Week 10: Research Methods in Developmental Psychology

Week 11: Applications in Education and Further

Week 12: Novel Implications and Considerations in Developmental Psychology

Course Features

Teaching methodology: Lecture

Assessment:

  1. Midterm & Final Exam (30% & 30%): Mid-term and final exams will be conducted covering the entire course. Both exams will include multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay questions. 
  2. Group assignment (20%): Assign a group project that require students to work together to apply a developmental theory of choice and implement it in real-world scenarios.  
  3. Individual assignment (10%): Students will be asked to critically report on contemporary research paper of choice within the field of developmental psychology.  
  4. Presence and Participation (10%): Students should be present and actively participate in in-class discussions.

Readings

  1. Berk, L. E. (2022). Development through the lifespan. Sage Publications. 
  2. Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press. 
  3. Bandura, A., Ross, D., & Ross, S. A. (1961). Transmission of aggression through imitation of aggressive models. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 63(3), 575-582. 
  4. Bowlby, J. (1958). The nature of the child’s tie to his mother. International Journal of Psycho-Analysis, 39(5), 350-373. 

5. Erikson, E. H. (1968). Identity: Youth and crisis. Norton. 

6. Harlow, H. F. (1958). The nature of love. American Psychologist, 13(12), 673-685. 

7. Kohlberg, L. (1981). The philosophy of moral development: Essays on moral development (Vol. 1). Harper & Row. 

8. Piaget, J. (1952). The stages of cognitive development. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 16(2), 84-89. 

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