Developmental Psychology

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Course ID:	2500-EN_O_31
Erasmus code / ISCED:	14.4 The subject classification code consists of three to five digits, where the first three represent the classification of the discipline according to the Discipline code list applicable to the Socrates/Erasmus program, the fourth (usually 0) - possible further specification of discipline information, the fifth - the degree of subject determined based on the year of study for which the subject is intended. / (0313) Psychology The ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) code has been designed by UNESCO.
Course title:	Developmental Psychology
Name in Polish:	Developmental Psychology
Organizational unit:	Faculty of Psychology
Course groups:	obligatory courses for 2 year
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	English
Type of course:	obligatory courses
Short description:	The aim of this lecture is to introduce students to key concepts, theories and methodology of the science of human development.
Full description:	The course is designed as an introduction to key concepts, theories and empirical approaches to the study of human development across the entire life span. Diverse theoretical models of development and developmental change will be delineated. Complex interplay of biological and environmental factors in which developmental processes are embedded will be discussed with reference to transactional, ecological and dynamic systems approaches. Age-related regularities and specificities as well as inter-individual differences in global and domain specific developmental phenomena will be outlined on the basis of classic as well as contemporary studies. The overarching theme will be the role of social interactions, relationships and culture in human development. We will also discuss implications of the life span developmental research for clinical and educational practices. Although the course employs primarily a lecture format, students will be encouraged to share their comments and ideas with the group, as well as to complete a few practical tasks.
Bibliography:	Obligatory reading: Slater, A., Bremner, G.(Eds.) (2011). Introduction to Developmental Psychology (2nd edition). BPS Blackwell - selected chapters Leman, P., Bremner, A., Parke, R., Gauvain, M. (2012). Developmental Psychology. McGraw Hill - selected chapters Supplemental reading (recommended but not obligatory): Lerner, R.M., Easterbrook,M.A., Mistry, J.(Eds.) (2012) Developmental Psychology. Handbook of Psychology, Volume 6 (editor -in -chief I.B.Wiener), Wiley & sons; ch.17, 20 and 25 (available via ebrary) Slater, A.M., Quinn, P.C. (2012). Developmental Psychology. Revisiting the Classic Studies. Sage
Learning outcomes:	Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of major theoretical perspectives in the field of developmental psychology; • Compare and contrast major theories of human development as well as describe their limitations • Describe methods and findings of developmental science across the life span • Identify and analyze the biological foundations of human development • Analyze the role of culture in human development across the life span • Define and analyze key concepts and phenomena in social, emotional and cognitive development across the life span • Critically evaluate the results of developmental studies • Show awareness of ethical issues related to research with children as participants
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	Requirements: Exam - 70% - multiple choice, 40 items Assignments - 30% (2 x 15%) • observation task (Grazyna Kmita) • critical analysis of a scientific paper (Maya Gratier) Attendance - obligatory and strongly recommended (two absences allowed).

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