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SS3710 Psychology of Childhood & Adolescence
Part I
Course Duration: One semester
Credit Units: 3
Level: B3
Medium of Instruction: English
Medium of Assessment: English
Prerequisites:
SS2023 Basic Psychology or
SS2605 Basic Principles in Psychology or
SS2607 Psychological Principles Applied to Science and Technology or its equivalent
Precursors: SS2701 Developmental Psychology
Equivalent Courses: Nil
Exclusive Courses: Nil
Part II
Course Aims:
This course aims to enable students to use interdisciplinary approach to explain behaviours and phenomenon during childhood and adolescence and address the characteristics, core concerns, issues & special needs in the ecological systems of family, peer-groups, school, and other sociocultural contexts.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: No | CILOs | Weighting | | 1. | Gain an overview of theories of childhood and adolescence. Describe milestones and characteristics during the courses of development through childhood to adolescence and their implications for development | 40% | | 2. | Use interdisciplinary approach to explain behaviours and phenomenon during the courses of development and in the ecological systems of family, peer-groups, school, and other socio-cultural contexts | 35% | | 3. | Identify variations in the development in real life situations (including cross-cultural and/or multi-cultural issues, gender differences, and socioeconomic status); portray individual differences and the underlying factors including biological, psychological, and social ones. | 25% |
Teaching and learning Activities (TLAs)
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)
CILO No. | TLA1 | TLA2 | TLA3 | TLA4 | Hours / course (if applicable) | | CILO 1 | √ | | √ | | | | CILO 2 | √ | √ | √ | √ | | | CILO 3 | | √ | √ | √ | |
Describe the TLAs:
TLA1: Lecture
Introducing theoretical perspectives to the understanding of development through childhood to adolescence.
TLA 2: Group discussions/observations
Students will be in groups of 4-6 throughout the course, for group discussions and observations (video and real life situations);
TLA 3: Group Presentation
Students will report selected topics and lead discussions on the topic in class. TLA 4: Video DemonstrationVideo materials will be used to demonstrate interesting issues and phenomena related to child and adolescent development.
Assessment Tasks/Activities
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)
CILO No. | Type of Assessment Tasks/Activities | Weighting (if applicable) | Remarks | | CILO 1-2 | AT1: Quiz | 35% | | | CILO 1-3 | AT2: Group presentation | 20% | | | CILO 1-3 | AT3: Portfolio | 35% | | | CILO 1-3 | AT4: Participation | 10% | |
Further description of ATs:
AT 1: Quiz (35%)
Students are required to answer questions in various formats (e.g., MC, Matching, T/F) to demonstrate their understanding of the theories, issues, and concerns throughout childhood and adolescence. AT 2: Group presentation (20%)
Students are required to work on specific topics in small groups and present their work to the class. AT 3: Portfolio (35%)
Students are required to work individually on the life history of them or their family members; the development and intergenerational issues arise; describe the details of selected events, analyse and explain the phenomena based on relevant theories and literature. AT 4: Participation (10%)
Students are required to participate actively in group discussion and share their own opinions and experiences. Major findings and consensus arising from the discussion should be written down on provided worksheets and handed in for grading.
Grading of Student Achievement: |
Standards (A+AA-…F). Grading is based on student performance in assessment tasks/activities.
Part III
Keyword Syllabus:
Cognitive Development-Language development, Children’s drawings; Social and Personality Development; Physical development; Gender issues, Vocational choices, Love & sex; Parenting; Siblings, Peer relationships, Friendships, School bullying and Educational practices; and Children with Special Needs; Media and Technology.
Related Links
Department of Applied Social Studies
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