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Psychology (PSYC) 228
An Introduction to Child Development (Revision 4)

Revision 4 closed April 10/02, replaced by current version.

Overview

Psychology 228 studies the basic concepts and mechanisms inherent in the process of human development from conception to adolescence. The course examines the biological, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral aspects of development through a stage-developmental framework. The major emphasis of the course is on normal growth and development. Basic issues are approached through the psychoanalytic, cognitive, social, behavioural, and humanistic theoretical models.

Students considering an introductory psychology course for general transfer should take PSYC 289 and PSYC 290.

Method of Delivery: Individualized study or grouped study. Online-enhanced. The internet version of PSYC 228 is available.
Credit Weight/Area of Study: 3 credits - Social Science
Prerequisite: None.
Precluded course: PSYC 257 and PSYC 323 (PSYC 228 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for PSYC 257 or PSYC 323.)

Outline

  • Unit 1 Theories of Development and Biological Beginnings of Children
  • Unit 2 The Infancy Stage of Development
  • Unit 3 The Preschool Period
  • Unit 4 The Middle Childhood Period
  • Unit 5 Adolescence

Evaluation

To receive credit for PSYC 228, students must successfully complete all quizzes and the assignment and must achieve a composite course grade of at least 50 per cent and a grade of at least 50 per cent on the examination. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

Five Quizzes (4% each)AssignmentFinal ExamTotal
20%40%40%100%

Course Materials

Textbooks

Lefrancois, Guy R. 1995. Of Children. 8th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Semb, G.B., Cole, B., Kuti, M., & Walsh, L. 1995. Study Guide for Of Children. 8th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Alberta Education. 1991. The Emerging Student: Relationships Among the Cognitive, Social and Physical Domains of Development. Edmonton, AB: Curriculum Support Branch.

Alberta Education. 1988. Students' Interactions: Developmental Framework: The Social Sphere. Edmonton, AB: Student Programs and Evaluation Division, Curriculum Support Branch.

Alberta Education. 1988. Students' Thinking: Developmental Framework: The Cognitive Sphere. Edmonton, AB: Student Programs and Evaluation Division, Curriculum Support Branch.

Other material

The course materials include a student manual and an assignment booklet.

Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
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