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Child Psychology of Development - Infancy to Adolescence
Ronda Doster, MS
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(57)
In this 12 week course, learners will examine the bio-social, cognitive, and psycho-social components of development from the prenatal period through adolescence.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Week 1: The Concept of Childhood Definition of Child Psychology Early History and Childhood Psychology Week 2: Early Biological factors in Child Psychology Prenatal Development/Milestones - Children typically reach developmental ‘milestones’. These milestones reflect abilities, such as walking and talking, that are achieved by most children at similar ages. Among other things, we are interested in trying to explain how children reach these milestones and how individual, social and cultural...
Learners will review prenatal milestones. Learners will become familiar with the Major Schools of Child Psychology. Learners will review Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development. Learners will review Vygotsky's Theory of Sociocognitive Development. Learners will become familiar with the Eight Stages of Development according to Erik Erikson. Learners will be able to recognize the process regarding the development of language. Learners will be able to recognize the difference between nature and nurture. Learners will see how family dynamics, peer relationships, sibling relationships and birth order by Psychologist Alfred Adler affect development. Learners will become familiar with applications of child psychology such as strengthening self-esteem and cognitive development. Learners will become familiar with testing and assessment tools that are used in the field of child psychology as well as their appropriate uses. Learners will be able to recognize the symptoms of mental health issues in children and adolescents.
My degrees are a BS in Psychology, an MS in Mental Health Counseling and all but dissertation for a PHD in Psychology. I was a counselor for 10 years, including working with children from the ages of 3 to 18, and have taught psychology courses for the past 20 years including Developmental Psychology courses and courses in Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology. I have a passion working with teenagers and hope to focus on topics in psychology that I have found my learners to have enjoyed over the years. I am currently a Director of Education and Compliance for an educational facility.
Homework Offered
Articles to read; simple questions to answer each week. Interactive activities in class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
A letter grade will be issued as well as a written assessment of the learner's progress at the conclusion of the course.Grades Offered
I will provide access to my powerpoints and any required hand-outs that I create.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
There will be mention of potential environmental issues such as divorce, alcohol/drug abuse/addiction and abuse and neglect as it contributes to development. I have taught developmental courses in addition to courses in Abnormal Psychology/Psychopathology as well as being a mental health counselor with children and adolescents. My graduate degrees are in psychology and mental health counseling.
I will provide access to links to any articles that are included in the course. I also use weekly powerpoints in my lectures.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(57)
I have taught classes at the college level for the past 20 years (Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Basic Math, Basic English Grammar and Research Writing, Communications, Abnormal Psychology, General Psychology, Psychology of...
Group Class
$200
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
75 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-10 learners per class
