Individual growth, development and educationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to use the basic terminology related to individuals' growth and development.
You show your familiarity with the psychological development of different stages of life.
You demonstrate your familiarity with different parenting styles.
You understand the interaction between individuals and the environment, and the role of contexts of development in individuals' growth and development.

Content

What are the basic concepts related to individuals' growth and development?
How are the mechanisms of human psychological development structured?
What kind of styles are pedagogical practices divided into?
How are different contexts reflected in individuals' growth and development?
How is the interaction between individuals and the environment connected to individuals' growth and development?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. use the professional vocabulary of individual growth and development systematically.
b. look for information about the psychological development in different life stages in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.