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PIA 115: Lifespan Developmental
Psychology
3 credits
Students will explore human development from birth through old age, with emphases on physical, cognitive, and social change. Students’ classroom learning will be enriched through classroom assignments and activities that require students to critically reflect on how developmental psychology can be applied to foster healthy development in various contexts. (Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences)
Learning Goals
Knowledge1. To understand the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of a child2. To examine possible causes or sources of developmental change and reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.3. To learn about the various theoretical perspectives of development and how research supports them (or not).4. To understand research methods in developmental psychology and ethical concerns in developmental research. Skills1. To learn how to conduct developmental observations.2. To enhance critical thinking, especially in discussing developmental controversies.3. To interpret scientific studies and their implications for applied settings.Values1. To enhance awareness of how various contexts (e.g., social, political, cultural) affect the developing person.2. To develop respect for individual variation in development, developmental research ethics, and children’s rights. Teaching and Learning Methods1. Active discussion of theories, research, and audiovisual resources2. Developmental observations as part of the Child Case Study3. Connect current events and news articles to information learned during class4. Reflect on your own upbringing and development and how it relates to course material
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here.
Sections Offered: Fall 2024 |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology |
| 0501-115-001 |
C. Marini |
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Tue/Thu |
1:40 pm - 2:55 pm |
GC - LVH 309 |
3 |
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| 0501-115-002 |
C. Mckechnie |
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Mon/Wed/Fri |
10:00 am - 10:50 am |
GC - NEX 126 |
3 |
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Sections Offered: Spring 2024 |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology |
| 0501-115-001 |
P. Morley |
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Tue/Thu |
1:40 pm - 2:55 pm |
GC - BLH 201 |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |
| 0501-115-002 |
C. Mckechnie |
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Mon/Wed/Fri |
10:00 am - 10:50 am |
GC - BLH 201 |
3 |
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