Human Growth, Development and SocializationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student

• is familiar with the stages of human growth and development, developmental tasks and developmental crises and can identify the factors influencing them
• understands the stages of the life cycle, the socialisation process and their significance to well-being from a social pedagogical perspective
• understands the importance of early interaction and can support the development of attachment relationships
• focuses (early childhood education and care students), in particular on the growth and development of a child.

Content

Key developmental theories; human physical, psychological, cognitive and social growth and development across different age stages

Stages of human growth, development and life course and factors influencing them

• Early interaction and attachment theory

• Social growth and socialisation

• Social pedagogical support for well-being across the life course

• Early childhood education and care students focus particularly on the growth and development of a child

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.