At the end of the course, the students will be able to: a1. Define the terms growth and development a2. State the importance of assessing growth and development b1. Describe the different stages of normal development b2. Explain the factors affecting growth and development c1. Examine some of the ways in which knowledge of human development is produced, evaluated, applied and modified.
I. The Lifespan Developmental Perspective a. Present the historical view of Development b. Discuss theoretical issues in human development c. Explain the role of cultu re, society and rituals II. Stages of Development a. Infancy (1-12 months) b. Toddler ( 1-2 years c. Pre-School (3-5 years) d. School age (5-12 years) e. Adolescence and Puberty ( 13-19 years) f. Adult (20 + years) f.1 Early Adulthood (20-39 yrs) f.2 Middle Adulthood ( 40-59) g. Late |Adulthood III. Developmental Tasks and milestone Developmental Aspects of Human life span 1. Physical a. Overall growth 2. Socio-emotional a. Define play and give examples b. Examine social awareness c. Discuss the importance of peer group 3. Intellectual IV. Understanding of number concepts, reading, vocabulary and grammar development 1. Information processing 2. academic and social challenges b. Moral 1. define moral values and beliefs c. Motor development d. Personality
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