Course Details
Course Code:
HDEC 104
Credits:
3
Calendar Description:
This course provides the student with an introduction to the theories, concepts, research methods, and findings relevant to the study of human development during adulthood. Major developmental theories and issues are reviewed as well as socioemotional development in adolescence. Dying and Bereavement is examined. Emphasis is placed on the application of life-span principles and concepts in individual and social contexts. The effects of heredity and environment, and ethical issues relevant to the research of development, are also presented.
Date First Offered:
2010-09-01
Hours:
Total Hours: 45
Lecture Hours: 45
Total Weeks:
15
This course is offered online:
Yes
Pre-Requisites:
Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education and Care or Education Assistant programs, or by permission of the Instructor;
HDEC 101 Human Development 1
Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
None
Co-Requisites:
None
Rearticulation Submission:
No
Course Content:
Major Theories, Issues and Research Strategies for Human Development.
Transition of Adolescents to Adulthood
Development in Young and Middle Adulthood
Development in Young and Middle Adulthood
Development in Later Adulthood
Dying and Bereavement
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:
- Define and identify role transitions marking adulthood
- Explain main aspects of adult development from major theoretical perspectives
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts and research relevant to development during adulthood
- Identify ethical issues relevant to death and dying
- Discuss perspectives of death from different points in the life span
- Define the process of dying
- List and define the stages of bereavement
- Reflect on and apply basic concepts of human development to life experiences
Attitudes:
- Maintain a professional and collegial
attitude in course discussion and assignment work
- Recognize and respect cultural and family diversity in
human development, considerations of death and bereavement
Skills:
- Apply basic human development theory and concepts to practice in work with adults in early childhood and education environments
Grading System:
Letters
Passing Grade:
C (60%)
Grading Weight:
Quizzes and Tests: 60 %
Assignments: 20 %
Portfolio: 20 %
Number of Assignments:
3
Writing Assignments:
2- Possible Selves Interview, Discussion, Portfolio
Percentage of Individual Work:
100
Other Pertinent Information:
Ministry of Children and Family Development ECE Registry Competencies:
A-1
A-3 (ethical research)
A-4 (basic systems theory)
Course Offered in Other Programs:
Yes
Other Programs:
Education Assistant Certificate, Education Assistant Diploma
Additional Comments:
The reading material or course schedule specified in the course content may be changed by the instructor. if changes are made, they will be announced in class.
Text Books:
Required - Ateah, C.A.; Kail, R.V. and Cavanaugh, J.C., 2009, Human Development A Life span View (United States). Chapters Covered: 1, 10, 11-17