The aim of this course is the acquisition of specific knowledge concerning all levels of development (physical, cognitive, social-emotional) at each age level under study, but also the recognition of the diversity of life experiences that shape the psychology of infant, early and middle childhood.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to have:

• To have understood of methodological and research issues in developmental psychology

• To have identified the basic psychological functions of each level of development

• To recognize  the diversity of life experiences that shape the psychology of each level of  development with special  reference to the influence of gender and culture

• To have understood specific issues such as the impact of early experiences on human development
  

• Application of knowledge in practice
• Demonstration of social, professional and ethical responsibility
• Efficient search, analysis, and synthesis of data and information using the essential technologies
• Generation of new research ideas
• Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking
• Respect for diversity and multiculturalism

Brief Course Description:

• History of Developmental Psychology
• Traditional and contemporary theories of development
• Research methodology in contemporary Developmental Psychology
• Prenatal development and childbirth
• Infant and toddler development (physical, motor, cognitive, sensory, language, socio-emotional)
• Early childhood (physical, motor, cognitive, sensory, language, socio-emotional)
• Middle childhood (physical, motor, cognitive, sensory, language, socioemotional)

Written examination at the end of the semester, which includes developmental, short answer questions and/or closed type (e.g. multiple choice).

Books

• Feldman, R. (2019). Developmental psychology (I. Bezevegis, Ed.). Athens: Gutenberg. Code in Eudoxus [86057171]
• Berk, L. (2019). Developmental Psychology: The Lifelong Development Approach (A. Maniadaki, & E. Papastathopoulos, Eds.). Athens: Kritiki. Code in Eudoxus [86055484]
• Craig, G., & Baucum, D. (2007). Human Development (P. Vorria, Ed.). Athens: Papazisis. Code in Eudoxus [68388288]
• Craig, G., Dunn, W. (2021). Understanding Human Development (P. Vorria Ed.). Athens: Papazisis, Code in Eudoxus [102076635]  

Related Scientific Journals

• Child development
• Developmental psychology
• Infancy
• Infant and child development
• Journal of Experimental Child Psychology

Useful Homepages

• European Association for Developmental Psychology: https://www.eadp.info/
• American Psychological Association: http://www.apa.org
• Hellenic Psychological Society: https://elpse.com/ 

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