Month 1: Foundations of Human Development

5.1 Human Development

1. (a) Nature & Processes; Methodological Approaches
   • Understanding the nature of human development.
   • Exploring various methodological approaches to studying development.
2. (b) Theories of Development
   • Social Learning Theory.
   • Information Theory.
   • Cognitive Theory.
   • Psychoanalytic Theory.
   • Humanistic Theory.
3. (c) Genetics & Culture
   • Role of genetics in human development.
   • Influence of cultural contexts on development.

5.2 The Beginning of Human Life

1. (a) The Pre-natal Period, Childbirth, and Infancy
   • Overview of pre-natal development stages.
   • Process and impact of childbirth.
   • Key milestones in infancy.
2. (b) Principles of Development
   • General principles and patterns of human growth and development.

 

 

 

 

 

Month 2: Growth and Development Across Domains

5.3 Physical, Motor & Language Development

1. (a) Physical Growth, Body Size & Proportion
   • Changes in body size and proportions during childhood.
2. (b) Development of the Nervous System
   • Key milestones in nervous system development.
3. (c) Principles & Sequence of Motor Development
   • Progression of motor skills.
   • Understanding handedness and its implications.
4. (d) Stages & Theories of Language Development
   • Key theories and stages of language acquisition.

 

5.4 Emotional & Social Development & Social Adjustment

1. (a) Patterns of Emotional Development and Conditions Responsible
   • Typical emotional patterns during childhood and adolescence.
   • Factors influencing emotional development.
2. (b) Emotional Dominance, Balance, Control, and Catharsis
   • Managing emotions and the role of catharsis.
3. (c) Patterns of Social Development in Childhood & Adolescence
   • Social milestones and interactions during key stages.
4. (d) Social Development, Adjustment, and Role of Companions
   • Importance of early social experiences.
   • Role of peers and companions in fostering social adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Month 3: Advanced Developmental Processes

5.5 Cognitive Development

1. (a) Piaget’s Theory & Patterns of Cognitive Development
   • Stages of cognitive development as per Piaget.
   • Cognitive milestones in childhood and adolescence.
2. (b) Play & Cognitive Development
   • The significance of play in enhancing cognitive skills.
3. (c) Creativity Development
   • Fostering creativity and its expressions in childhood.

5.6 Moral & Personality Development

1. (a) Stages of Moral Development
   • Understanding stages of moral reasoning and behavior.
2. (b) Discipline & Moral Development
   • The role of discipline in shaping moral values.
3. (c) Cognitive Approach to Moral Development
   • Linking cognitive processes with moral growth.
4. (d) The Personality Pattern in Development
   • Patterns and traits emerging during personality development.
5. (e) Individuality
   • Fostering individual uniqueness in development.
6. (f) Changes in Personality; Determinants of Personality
   • Factors influencing personality changes.
   • Key determinants shaping personality.