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13 semanas
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1-2 horas por semana. Homework is assigned about 1 time per week and is graded for completeness.Evaluación
Assessment will be formal and informal. They are designed provide practice for students to succeed in future higher level social science programs.Calificación
Homework and tests will be graded to allow students and parents to judge progress and readiness for future learning.Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 9 - 12
Nivel Intermediate
The CLEP Human Growth and Development exam is designed for students who want to demonstrate their knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and social aspects of human development. This test covers a wide range of topics including prenatal development, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging. Key concepts such as nature vs. nurture, attachment theory, cognitive development theories by Piaget and Vygotsky are all essential components of this exam. By studying factors such as genetics, environment, culture, and socioeconomic status; examinees can gain insight into how these variables influence an individual's growth trajectory throughout the lifespan. Furthermore, students will also explore key milestones in emotional and social development such as Erikson's stages of psychosocial development or Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning. This comprehensive examination allows students to showcase their understanding of various theories and research findings related to human growth and development across different life stages.
Metas de aprendizaje
Questions on the Human Growth and Development exam require candidates to demonstrate one or more of the following abilities: Knowledge of basic facts and terminology
Understanding of generally accepted concepts and principles Understanding of theories and recurrent developmental issues
Applications of knowledge to particular problems or situations
Programa de estudios
13 Lecciones
más de 13 semanasLección 1:
Theories of Development
Controversial Issues Regarding Development
Nature vs Nurture
Patterns of Development
Child Development vs Life Span Perspective
Universality vs Context-Specific Development
Theoretical Perspectives
Evolutionary Theory
Biological Theory
Cognitive Developmental Theory
Psychodynamic Dynamic Theory
Freud's Theory
Erikson's Psychological Stages of Development
Ecological and Sociological Theory
Learning Theory
Social Cognitive Theory
Humanistic Psychology Theory
1 tarea
24 minutos de lecciones en video
Lección 2:
Research Strategies and Methodology
The Experiment
Correlational Research
Observational Research
Case Study
Cross-Sectional Research Design
Longitudinal Research Design
Cross-Sequential Research Design
Comparing Research Methods
Lección 3:
Biological Development Throughout the Life Span
Heredity, Genetics, and Genetic Testing
Genetic Disorders
Development of the Brain and Nervous System
Prenatal Influences on Development
Hormonal Influences on Development
Nutritional Influences
Teratogens
Influences of Drugs
Perinatal Influences
Motor Development in Infants
Physical Growth, Maturation, and Aging
Lección 4:
Perceptual Developments Throughout the Life Span
Sensitive Periods
Habituation
Sensorimotor Activities
Sensory Acuity
Otros detalles
Necesidades de aprendizaje
This course can be adjusted to accommodate any special learning needs of the student. Please contact teacher to make a learning plan.
Orientación para padres
Please Note--This is a course that follows the CLEP (College Board) guidelines. This is not a therapy or diagnostic class. Various topics in college psychology will be examined.
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
Myers, David G., Psychology, 10th ed. New York: Worth Publishers, 2011.
Bolt, Martin. Instructor’s Resource Manual. New York: Worth, 2001.
Benjamin, Ludy T. Activities Handbook for The Teaching of Psychology Vol. 1-4. Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association, 1981.
McConnell, J. V., Gorenflo, D. (1989). Classic readings in psychology. New York: Holt, Reinhart and Winston.
Gray, C., & Halonen, J. The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2nd ed. New York: Worth, 2001.
https://www.apa.org/
https://www.psychologicalscience.org/
https://psych.athabascau.ca/html/aupr/demos.shtml
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Edades: 14-18