COURSE CALENDAR MODULE 1: Theories, Themes, and Tools for Discovery (Chapters 1 & 2) August 25th September 12th – Upon successful completion of Module 1: Theories, Themes, and Tools for Discovery, you will be able to: Identify and discuss the central themes or debates surrounding developmental psychology. Describe both historical and more recent theories of social development. COURSE REQUIREMENTS WEIGHT Total Points Quizzes 38% 240 Wiki Assignment 15% 100 Midterm Exams 32% 200 Final Exam 15% 100 Total 100% 640 Compare and contrast various paradigms and designs used in social developmental research. Understand various terms used in the design of developmental studies. MODULE 2: Early Tasks of Social Development (Chapters 3, 4, 5, & 6) September 15th October 13th – Upon successful completion of Module 2: Early Tasks of Social Development, you will be able to: Discuss how both biological and environmental factors influence social development. Understand and discuss differences and similarities between temperament and attachment. Differentiate and define different categories of temperament and attachment styles. Outline the developmental course of emotions and discuss the role of emotions in social development. Discuss how development of self-concept and language contribute to social development. MODULE 3: Contexts of Social Development (Chapters 7, 8, & 9) October 14th November 10th – Upon successful completion of Module 3: Contexts of Social Development, you will be able to: Discuss how families and peers influence social development. Recognize influences of school and media on social development. Contrast the positive and negative impacts that the family, peer, and school contexts can have on social development. MODULE 4: Processes and Products of Social Development (Chapters 10, 11, & 12) November 11th December 5th –
COURSE REQUIREMENTS WEIGHT Total Points Quizzes 38% 240 Wiki Assignment 15% 100 Midterm Exams 32% 200 Final Exam 15% 100 Total 100% 640 COURSE CALENDAR MODULE 1: Theories, Themes, and Tools for Discovery (Chapters 1 & 2) August 25th – September 12th Upon successful completion of Module 1: Theories, Themes, and Tools for Discovery, you will be able to: Identify and discuss the central themes or debates surrounding developmental psychology. Describe both historical and more recent theories of social development. Compare and contrast various paradigms and designs used in social developmental research. Understand various terms used in the design of developmental studies. MODULE 2: Early Tasks of Social Development (Chapters 3, 4, 5, & 6) September 15th – October 13th Upon successful completion of Module 2: Early Tasks of Social Development, you will be able to: Discuss how both biological and environmental factors influence social development. Understand and discuss differences and similarities between temperament and attachment. Differentiate and define different categories of temperament and attachment styles. Outline the developmental course of emotions and discuss the role of emotions in social development. Discuss how development of self-concept and language contribute to social development. MODULE 3: Contexts of Social Development (Chapters 7, 8, & 9) October 14th – November 10th Upon successful completion of Module 3: Contexts of Social Development, you will be able to: Discuss how families and peers influence social development. Recognize influences of school and media on social development. Contrast the positive and negative impacts that the family, peer, and school contexts can have on social development. MODULE 4: Processes and Products of Social Development (Chapters 10, 11, & 12) November 11th – December 5th
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