Course Number: ED/PY201
Course Title:
Human Growth and Development
Specific
1. Become knowledgeable of the developmental theories and their application in
a Micronesian context.
1a. Summarize verbally and in writing the different theories
of development:
Sigmund Freud
Erik Erikson
B. F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
Kohlberg
Maslow
Jean Piaget
Gessel, etc.
1b. Debate the issue of nature/nurture theory of human
development.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the biology of human development.
2a. Explain in writing
the process of human reproduction.
2b. Discuss in writing how sex is determined.
2c. Explain prenatal environmental influences especially
those common in Micronesia.
2d. Summarize in writing the stages of prenatal development.
3. Develop an understanding of the major developmental stages of individuals
from:
A. Birth to two years
3A.a. Explain the characteristics of the cognitive
stage of children.
3A.b.
Summarize the sequence of language development of children from 0-2 years.
3A.c. Discuss
in writing ways to enhance a child's cognitive and language development in
Micronesia.
3A.d. Discuss
in writing how parental behaviors affect infants' competence.
3A.e.
Summarize in writing the sequential physical development of children from 0 - 2
years.
3A.f. Compare
current child-rearing practices with the old practices in Micronesia.
B. Two to six years
3B.a. List and explain the principles of physical
development. (Discuss in writing the physical growth and motor skills of
children.)
3B.b. Explain
the concepts of gross motor and fine motor skills of children.
3B.c. Explain
in writing Piaget's theory of children's cognitive levels and their
characteristics.
3B.d. Explain
in writing the signs and causes of child neglect and abuse in Micronesia.
3B.e.
Summarize in writing some early signs of developmental delay in preschool
children.
3B.f. Explain in writing the moral behavior of
children.
3B.g. Discuss
in writing the development of emotionally healthy personalities and social bonds
in Micronesia.
3B.h. Discuss
in writing development of gender roles in Micronesia.
3B.i. Explain
in writing the memory strategies of children.
C. Six to twelve years
3C.a. Explain in writing the growth patterns of
children.
3C.b. Discuss
verbally and in writing the motor coordination of children
3C.c.
Summarize in writing the sequential acquisition of conservation skills of
children.
3C.d. Discuss
in writing how children process information.
3C.e.
Summarize in writing the developmental trends in children's perceptions of
people.
3C.f. Discuss
in writing about language development in middle childhood.
3C.g.
Describe in writing how language is enhanced in a Micronesian environment.
3C.h. Discuss
verbally and in writing about peer relationships and friendships of children.
3C.i. Explain
in writing the importance of positive parents and family relationships with the
cognitive development of children.
3C.j. Explain in writing the different types of
play and the importance of play to children's development.
3C.k.
Summarize in writing the behavioral characteristics of children.
3C.l. Relate
Kohlberg's stages of moral development to children in their elementary school
years in Micronesia.
3C.m. Discuss
the typical problems of children with learning disabilities.
D. Adolescents/youth
3D.a. Summarize the characteristics of Piaget's
period of formal operations of adolescence on a written checkout
3D.b. Discuss
the development of identity stage in Micronesia.
3D.c. Discuss
in writing the physical characteristics of adolescents.
3D.d. Present
verbally and in writing the roles of adolescents in a Micronesian family and
community.
4. Become knowledgeable of the various aspects and issues of middle childhood
years.
4a. Present verbally and
in writing the pros and cons of television and video games in Micronesia.
4b. Explain in writing the effects of fatherlessness on
children's development.
4c. Discuss in verbally and in writing the consequences of
child abuse and neglect.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the various aspects and issues of adolescent
development.
5a. Discuss verbally and
in writing the psychological effects of Micronesian adolescents.
5b. Discuss verbally and in writing the effects of drugs and
alcohol abuse in Micronesia.
5c. Discuss verbally and in writing parenting issues of
adolescents.
5d. Present verbally and in writing the adolescents'
portrayal of "storm and stress" including initiation rites for boys and girls in
Micronesia.