The role that developmental psychology plays in the instructional process is examined from an advanced perspective. The focus is on the implications of psychological theories of development for improving teaching and learning in schools and other educational settings.
Athena Title
Develop Psychology & Instruct
Prerequisite
EPSY 6010 or EPSY 6010E
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
From an advanced honors perspective, students will understand the theory, research, and craft knowledge associated with the psychological development of children and adolescents.
Students will be able to integrate aspects of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development as they pertain to the education of children and adolescents.
Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply positive and negative reinforcement techniques when working with children and adolescents.
Students will be able to show how play and recreation can contribute to the development of children and adolescents.
Students will be able to apply the theories and research pertaining to moral and character development of school age children and adolescents.
Students will be able to evaluate how certain actions allow children and adolescents to cope effectively with crisis.
Students will be able to assess the criteria used in the selection of schools and programs for children and adolescents.
Students will be able to plan and prepare lessons, programs, and interventions as they pertain to child and adolescent education.
Students will be able to integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in childhood and adolescent education and services.
Topical Outline
1. Introduction to the course: an advanced Honors Perspective
2. Conceptual research issues in the study of child and adolescent development
3. Theoretical and methodological issues in the study of child and adolescent development
4. The nature-nurture question: Genetics vs. environmental views
5. Cognitive development
6. Moral development
7. Emotional Development
8. Social development in Childhood and adolescence
9. Social development: School and Peers
10. Social development: Society
11. Psychological issues and crises in childhood and adolescence
