In this session we go over course requirements. We will discuss the critical themes and issues in the study of human development. Students will get an overview of the major theories/theorists to be explored in the course: Erikson’s psychosocial stages; behaviorism; social learning theory; Piaget; Vygotsky; information-processing theories; Bronfenbrenner; Bowlby’s attachment theory; Ainsworth’s work on attachment styles; and Baumrind’s parenting styles, among others.
The session activities will consist of discussion, lecture, and application activities.
Please complete the following PRIOR to our first class session
You should write responses for each of the weekly self-reflection prompts. The reflection prompts are meant to facilitate the process of critical self-reflection and inquiry needed to successfully complete the final paper, My Personal Development.
CACREP 3.b.1.; 3.C.1-13; 3.D.1,12; 5.H.15
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