Welcome to SPCL 7804X, Human Development.
All the readings and materials that you will need for the course are located on this website. Any text highlighted in blue is a live link. Each session link is filled with resources, and students are encouraged to preview the class material prior to each session and then review the material after each class. The learning process is cumulative, with each session integrating the content from earlier sessions. Explore this website, the SYLLABUS, and COURSE CALENDAR before our first class on Tuesday, January 31. Note that there are assigned tasks to be completed prior to our first class session. Go to the SESSIONS tab to see the Task List prior to each session.
Jaye Skinner
Phone: 718-951-5876
Office: 1107 James Hall
Email: jaye.skinner@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Office hours: Tuesdays 9:40-10:10 p.m. and by appointment
Classroom: 2412 James Hall
This course represents an in-depth study of multiple factors relevant to human growth and development. Theories of child, adolescent, and family development and transitions across the lifespan in diverse urban school settings are discussed, giving emphasis to the consideration of social, cultural, and linguistic contexts. Particular attention will be given to the study of cognitive development and social-emotional development, including identity development (ethnic and racial identity; gender identity; and sexual orientation). This course focuses on the application of lifespan developmental theory in school counseling practice for facilitating optimal development for all students.
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