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12 reuniones en vivo
15 horas presencialesTarea
1 hora por semana. Articles to read; simple questions to answer each week. Interactive activities in class.Evaluación
A letter grade will be issued as well as a written assessment of the learner's progress at the conclusion of the course.Calificación
incluidoExperiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 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 factors may influence how we develop. Week 3: Major Schools of Child Psychology Cognitive (Piaget) - We discuss Piaget's theory of child psychology that defines how children become able to form mental representations of the world and the idea that cognitive development proceeds through a series of predefined biological steps that are stimulated through their own physical interaction with the world. This theory, because it partially focuses on biological maturation, predicts that all children across the world should go through these stages in the same order and around the same time, regardless of differences in the environment that they are growing up in. Socio-Cognitive (Vygotsky) - We discuss Vygotsky's theory of child psychology that suggests that cognitive development occurs first through children’s immediate social interactions, and then moves to the individual level as they began to internalize their learning. Vygotsky's sociocultural theory asserts that learning is an essentially social process in which the support of parents, caregivers, peers and the wider society and culture plays a crucial role in the development of higher psychological functions. Psychosocial (Erikson) - We discuss Erikson's theory of child psychology that suggests that personality develops in a predetermined order through eight stages of psychosocial development, from infancy to adulthood. During each stage, the person experiences a psychosocial crisis which could have a positive or negative outcome for personality development. Week 4: Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development We will discuss the background and key concepts including the specified age range and the goals for each of the four stages of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development. Intellectual development is the key focus of the four stages. Sensory Motor Period Preoperational Period Concrete Operations Formal Operations Week 5: Vygotsky's Theory of Sociocognitive Development Learners will examine the background and key concepts that are included in Vygotsky's Theory of Sociocognitive Development including the following four areas: Cultural mediation Psychology of play Internalization Metacognition Week 6: Erikson's Eight Stages of Development Discussion regarding Erikson's theory that maintains that personality develops in a predetermined order through eight stages of psychosocial development, from infancy to adulthood. During each stage, the person experiences a psychosocial crisis which could have a positive or negative outcome for personality development. We will discuss what crises of a psychosocial nature that involve psychological needs of the individual conflicting with the needs of society occur in each of the eight stages of development. 1. Trust vs. Mistrust 2. Autonomy vs. Shame 3. Initiative vs. Guilt 4. Industry vs. Inferiority 5. Identity vs. Role Confusion 6. Intimacy vs. Isolation 7. Generativity vs. Stagnation 8. Ego Integrity vs. Despair Week 7: Development of Language Communication is fundamental to children's development; children need to be able to understand and be understood. Communication is the foundation of relationships and is essential for learning, play and social interaction. Communicating with babies is the foundation of attachment. We will discuss the two types of communication styles involved in the development of language and the role these play in developmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Responsive communication Verbal communication Week 8: Nature vs. Nurture In order to understand child development we will look at the biological influences that help shape child development, how experiences interact with genetics and some of the genetic disorders that can have an impact on child psychology and development. We will look at how twin studies are used in research to determine what factors are contributed due to genetics versus what factors are likely due to environmental influence. Genetics and child psychology Environment and child psychology Twin studies Week 9: Family Dynamics and Child Psychology Learners will discuss the patterns of relating, or interactions, between family members in family dynamics. This will cover the seven different types of family structures. Learners will discover how positive peer relationships make critical contributions to healthy social emotional development.Children and teenagers benefit from the social and emotional support that friends offer, but they can also experience occasional social stressors and peer conflicts. We will discuss Afred Adler's theory of birth order. We will examine how birth order influences sibling relationships. The effects of divorce on family dynamics will also be reviewed. Family dynamics Peer relationships Sibling relationships and birth order - Adler Effects of divorce Week 10: Applied Child Psychology Different ways in which the concepts from the field of child psychology can have real life applications will be discussed. Some of these areas of practical applications that will be examined will be in the area of cognitive development (judgment, memory, impulse control, problem solving, decision making, etc.), how to develop a healthy self-esteem and a positive self-concept, and what potential warning signs to look for in a child or adolescent experiencing physical, social or emotional difficulties. Encouraging cognitive development Developing self-esteem What are warning signs? Week 11: Psychological Testing and Children We will discuss when and why various tests and assessments are used. We will talk about what types of tests are available in the present day and what they are used to assess as well as the history of changes in testing. Validity and reliability of current tests will be discussed. Pros and cons of testing and assessment will be discussed. Week 12 Mental Health Diagnoses and Children Pychological disorders from the DSM-V that can start in childhood and adolescence or are specific to childhood and adolescence will be discussed. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder are included on that list. This will include signs and symptoms and the difference in presentation of these disorders between children, adolescents and adults. DSM-V Psychological Disorders Signs and Symptoms Children/Adolescents Versus Adults Students will be provided with handouts that I create and learners will have discussion questions to answer prior to each class. Links will be provided to internet resources. Class discussions will be didactic as I appreciate an interactive classroom. I use powerpoint presentations in my courses. Prior experience in psychology will not be necessary.
Metas de aprendizaje
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.
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Orientación para padres
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.
Lista de útiles escolares
I will provide access to my powerpoints and any required hand-outs that I create.
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
2 Grado
Maestría desde Wright State University
Licenciatura en Psicología desde Wright State University
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.
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Clase grupal
200 US$
por 12 clases1 x por semana, 12 semanas
75 min
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 13-17
3-10 alumnos por clase
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