MASENO UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION WITH IT
COURSE: EPY 310: HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
YEAR: 3 SEMESTER: I ACADEMIC YEAR:……………………………
LECTURERS: DR. CATHERINE V. MBAGAYA, DR. MAUREEN WINGA, MS. EDWINA
KAWAKA AND MS. LENA KIROP
1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with knowledge on theories of human development and
the human development process so that they can apply these in their teaching profession
2.0 EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, the learner should be able to:
1. To apply principles of developmental psychology to teaching.
2. To identify developmental needs of learners and structure teaching and learning strategies to meet these
needs.
3. To manage learner behaviour in the classroom.
3.0 COURSE OBECTIVES
1. To differentiate between “growth and development.”
2. To compare and contrast the theories of development
3. To describe growth and development processes across the lifespan
4. To evaluate factors that influence growth and development across the lifespan
4.0 COURSE CONTENT
4.1 Introduction to Human Growth and development
Definitions of terms: Human Growth and Development
Principles of Lifespan development
Themes in Developmental Psychology
Importance of studying Human Growth and Development.
4.2. DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES
Psychoanalytic theory (Sigmund Freud)
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, Cognitive development theory (Jean Piaget)
Psychosocial theory (Erik Erikson)
Moral Theory (Lawrence Kohlberg)
Bio-ecological Model of Development ( Urie Bronfenbrenner)
Attachment theory (John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth)
4.3 CHANGES IN DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES
Prenatal stage
Genetic Counselling
Stages of prenatal development
Environmental risks to the unborn child
The birth process
Infancy and early childhood
Physical development
Cognitive development
Social and emotional development
Language development
Middle Childhood
Physical development
Cognitive development
Social and emotional development
Factors influencing growth and development in childhood
Adolescence
Physical development
Cognitive development
Social and emotional development
Issues in adolescent development
Adulthood
Physical development
Cognitive development
Social and emotional development
Psychosocial issues associated with aging
Death and dying
Kubler Ross’ Stages of Grief and Dying
5.0 MODE OF DELIVERY
The course will be conducted using Lecture, Discussion Methods, and Class presentation methods.
Regular class attendance is expected if students are to benefit from the course.
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,6.0 COURSE ASSESSMENT
Assessment for the course shall consists of two continuous assessment tests (30% ) and an end of
semester examination (70%). The pass mark shall be 40%.
REFERENCES
1. Chris Beckett and Hilary Taylor (2010). Human Growth and Development. London: Sage Publications.
2. Thomas Keenan and Subhadra Evans (2009). An Introduction to Child Development. London: Sage
Publications.
3. F. Philip Rice (1997). Human Development: A life-span approach. Englewood Cliff, NJ. Prentice Hall.
4. Jean Mercer (2009). Child Development: Myths and Understanding. London. Sage Publications.
5. Patricia A. Howlin (2010). Sage handbook of Developmental Disorders (Eds). London. Sage
Publications.
6. David Weiten (2008, 2011). Psychology: Themes and Variations. Belmont, CA. Congage Learning
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, Lecture timetable Term August to November venue……………………….
Day/Date Topic Lecturer
Week 1 Definitions
Principles of lifespan development
Week 2 Themes in developmental Psychology
Importance of the study of psychology
Week 3 Theories of Developmental Psychology
1 The Psychoanalytic Theory by Sigmund Freud
Week 4
The Psychosocial Theory by Erik Erikson
Week 5 The Theory of Cognitive Development by Jean
Piaget
The Moral theory by Lawrence Kohlberg
Week 6 Bioecological Model by Urie Broenfenbrenner
Attachment Theory by John Bowlby
CAT 1
Week 7 Stages of development
Prenatal Stage: phases, influence of teratogens
Week 8 Infancy and Early childhood: Physical, Cognitive,
Socio-emotional development
Week 9 Middle childhood: Physical, Cognitive, Socio-
emotional development; peer relations
Factors influencing growth and development
Week 10 Adolescence :Physical, Cognitive, Socio-emotional
development; career choice; Issues in adolescent
development
CAT 2
Week 11 Adulthood: Physical, Cognitive, Socio-emotional
development; Career development
Week 12 Factors influencing ageing process; Challenges
associated with old age; solutions
Week 13 Death and Dying: Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’ Stages of
Grief and Dying
Week 14- 16 Course lecturers
EXAMINATIONS
What is psychology?
The science that studies behaviour and causes of those behaviors.
Focus on observable behaviour and mental process.
What is human growth and development?
The scientific study of human behaviour from conception to adulthood.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION WITH IT
COURSE: EPY 310: HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
YEAR: 3 SEMESTER: I ACADEMIC YEAR:……………………………
LECTURERS: DR. CATHERINE V. MBAGAYA, DR. MAUREEN WINGA, MS. EDWINA
KAWAKA AND MS. LENA KIROP
1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with knowledge on theories of human development and
the human development process so that they can apply these in their teaching profession
2.0 EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, the learner should be able to:
1. To apply principles of developmental psychology to teaching.
2. To identify developmental needs of learners and structure teaching and learning strategies to meet these
needs.
3. To manage learner behaviour in the classroom.
3.0 COURSE OBECTIVES
1. To differentiate between “growth and development.”
2. To compare and contrast the theories of development
3. To describe growth and development processes across the lifespan
4. To evaluate factors that influence growth and development across the lifespan
4.0 COURSE CONTENT
4.1 Introduction to Human Growth and development
Definitions of terms: Human Growth and Development
Principles of Lifespan development
Themes in Developmental Psychology
Importance of studying Human Growth and Development.
4.2. DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES
Psychoanalytic theory (Sigmund Freud)
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, Cognitive development theory (Jean Piaget)
Psychosocial theory (Erik Erikson)
Moral Theory (Lawrence Kohlberg)
Bio-ecological Model of Development ( Urie Bronfenbrenner)
Attachment theory (John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth)
4.3 CHANGES IN DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES
Prenatal stage
Genetic Counselling
Stages of prenatal development
Environmental risks to the unborn child
The birth process
Infancy and early childhood
Physical development
Cognitive development
Social and emotional development
Language development
Middle Childhood
Physical development
Cognitive development
Social and emotional development
Factors influencing growth and development in childhood
Adolescence
Physical development
Cognitive development
Social and emotional development
Issues in adolescent development
Adulthood
Physical development
Cognitive development
Social and emotional development
Psychosocial issues associated with aging
Death and dying
Kubler Ross’ Stages of Grief and Dying
5.0 MODE OF DELIVERY
The course will be conducted using Lecture, Discussion Methods, and Class presentation methods.
Regular class attendance is expected if students are to benefit from the course.
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,6.0 COURSE ASSESSMENT
Assessment for the course shall consists of two continuous assessment tests (30% ) and an end of
semester examination (70%). The pass mark shall be 40%.
REFERENCES
1. Chris Beckett and Hilary Taylor (2010). Human Growth and Development. London: Sage Publications.
2. Thomas Keenan and Subhadra Evans (2009). An Introduction to Child Development. London: Sage
Publications.
3. F. Philip Rice (1997). Human Development: A life-span approach. Englewood Cliff, NJ. Prentice Hall.
4. Jean Mercer (2009). Child Development: Myths and Understanding. London. Sage Publications.
5. Patricia A. Howlin (2010). Sage handbook of Developmental Disorders (Eds). London. Sage
Publications.
6. David Weiten (2008, 2011). Psychology: Themes and Variations. Belmont, CA. Congage Learning
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, Lecture timetable Term August to November venue……………………….
Day/Date Topic Lecturer
Week 1 Definitions
Principles of lifespan development
Week 2 Themes in developmental Psychology
Importance of the study of psychology
Week 3 Theories of Developmental Psychology
1 The Psychoanalytic Theory by Sigmund Freud
Week 4
The Psychosocial Theory by Erik Erikson
Week 5 The Theory of Cognitive Development by Jean
Piaget
The Moral theory by Lawrence Kohlberg
Week 6 Bioecological Model by Urie Broenfenbrenner
Attachment Theory by John Bowlby
CAT 1
Week 7 Stages of development
Prenatal Stage: phases, influence of teratogens
Week 8 Infancy and Early childhood: Physical, Cognitive,
Socio-emotional development
Week 9 Middle childhood: Physical, Cognitive, Socio-
emotional development; peer relations
Factors influencing growth and development
Week 10 Adolescence :Physical, Cognitive, Socio-emotional
development; career choice; Issues in adolescent
development
CAT 2
Week 11 Adulthood: Physical, Cognitive, Socio-emotional
development; Career development
Week 12 Factors influencing ageing process; Challenges
associated with old age; solutions
Week 13 Death and Dying: Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’ Stages of
Grief and Dying
Week 14- 16 Course lecturers
EXAMINATIONS
What is psychology?
The science that studies behaviour and causes of those behaviors.
Focus on observable behaviour and mental process.
What is human growth and development?
The scientific study of human behaviour from conception to adulthood.
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