Childhood & Growing Up -I

Paper Code: 
24DEDU701
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours (45) + Independent work (30) + Others (15) = Total Hours (90)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to

  1. develop an understanding of the basic concepts, methods and principles of psychology
  2. get acquainted with the nature, process and principles of development
  3. get acquainted with the different periods of life with psycho-social perspective
  4. get sensitized on the problems related to the childhood and adolescence periods of life

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Learning and teaching strategies

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Childhood & Growing Up -I

(Theory)

CO 163: Explain basic concept of psychology, educational psychology and methods of studying behavior.

CO 164: Analyze the interdependence of cognitive, social, physical, emotional, & moral domains of human growth and development.

CO 165: Summarize various schools of psychology.

CO 166: Elaborate different theories of development.

CO 167: Discuss meaning, difference, characteristics and educational implications of individual differences.

CO 168: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

Teaching strategies: Interactive lectures, Discussion

 

 

Learning strategies:

 

Self-learning assignments, seminar

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6,

Assignment (1), Report presentation

 

 

Summative Assessment (70%):

Semester end examination

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Concept of Psychology and Educational Psychology
  • Psychology and Educational Psychology: Meaning, nature & scope and function
  • Relationship of Education & Psychology
  • Methods of Studying Behaviour - Introspection, Observation and Experimental method
  • Case Study Method

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Schools of Psychology
  • Structuralism
  • Functionalism
  • Behaviorism
  • Gestalt
  • Psychoanalysis

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Growth & Development
  • Growth and Development: Concept, principles and stages
  • Difference between growth and development
  • Developmental Aspects: Meaning, characteristics, physical, cognitive, social, emotional, moral and language development in all stages

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Theories of Development
  • Piaget’s cognitive development
  • Freud’s psycho-sexual development
  • Erikson’s psycho social development
  • Kohlberg’s moral development
  • Goleman's emotional development

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Individual Differences
  • Meaning and definition of Individual Difference
  • Types of Individual Difference
  • Characteristics of Individual Differences
  • Education Implications of Individual Differences

Sessional work (Any one):

  1. Observe the behaviour of an adolescent boy/girl and understand his/her characteristics and problems & prepare a report with case study.
  2. Identify the learning needs of the learner in a diverse class room with regard to their abilities, learning styles, socio-cultural difference, learning difficulties and their implication for class room teaching

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Aggrarwal, J.C. (1981). Essential of Educational Psychology. Delhi. Doaba Book
  • Chauhan, S.S. (2001). Advanced Educational Psychology. New Delhi. Vikas Publishing House.
  • Mangal, S.K., (2013). Advanced Educational Psychology. New Delhi. PHI Learning Private Limited.
  • Sharma, R.A. (1996). Fundamentals of Educational Psychology. Meerut. Lal Book Depot.

 

 

References: 
  • Berk, Laura (2007). Child Development. New Delhi. Prentice Hall of India
  • Blair, Jones and Simpson (1954). Educational Psychology. New York. Mac  Millan.
  • Golemen, Daniel (1995). Emotional Intelligence. New York. Bantom Books.
  • Hurlock, E.B. (2001), Developmental Psychology. New Delhi. Tata Mc. Graw Hill
  • Multimedia Edition (http://www.prenhall.com/ormrod).
  • Sharma, Tara Chand (2005). Reading Problems of Learners. New Delhi. Sarup and Sons.
  • Skinner, B.F (1984).Advanced Educational Psychology. New Delhi. Oxonian Press Pvt. Ltd.

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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