Topic 2
Section outline
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In this Course unit we aim at explaining the changes that occur during the process of human growth and development. We encourage you to think deeply about the psychological development mechanisms of a human being. As teachers, this course will enable you to better understand the behaviour of learners at different stages of their growth and development.
Throughout this unit, you will learn about principles, theories and determinants of human growth and development. The focal areas of this unit are physical and motor, emotional, moral, social, and intellectual development. A good knowledge of this module will enable you to be a well-balanced teacher who can understand various behavioural patterns of students at different stages of development. You will be able to adapt your teaching to the level of learners.
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Opened: Saturday, 7 August 2021, 12:00 AMDue: Monday, 30 August 2021, 12:00 AM
1. Developmental Psychology deals with the continuous changes that a human being undergoes throughout his/her lifespan and these changes mainly concern the cognitive, social and physical development. Explain how this can be beneficial to teachers of secondary schools.
2. Discuss the challenges that Adolescents face in their growth and how teachers can help them to deal with them
3. Write short notes about Jean Piaget and clearly describe his contribution to educational development
4. Discuss the periods of development of human beings and their characteristics
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