In this course you will have the chance to focus on various aspects of developmental psychology according to your personal interests. We will investigate human behavior from birth to puberty and adulthood. We can explore the development of thinking and social behavior, the main influences of upbringing (educational styles, abuse etc.) on the growing child as well as the consequences of separation and divorce. Another interesting area is the process of socialization, which includes dating and the sexual behavior of young adults. These are just a few examples of the wide variety of topics you can choose from.
Learning objectives:
After this course students can…
• name common research fields in developmental psychology
• describe well-known studies in fields such as attachment and cognitive development
• explain and discuss implications of research in developmental psychology for educational contexts
• discuss the impact of early childhood experiences on social and cognitive development
Forms of assessment:
participation,
student work (workshop tasks, writing assignments, …),
presentations
