Spring 2022 - PSYC 354 D100

Development of Children's Thinking (3)

Class Number: 1611

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 26, 2022
    Tue, 12:00–12:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 201 and 250.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines research and theory concerning the origins and development of cognition in humans. Traces the development of language and children's thinking about the physical and social world from birth to adulthood, with a focus on infancy and childhood.

COURSE DETAILS:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This course covers research and theory concerning the origins and development of human forms of thinking. In particular, the course traces the development of children’s thinking about the physical and social world, as well as language development and moral development, with a focus on infancy and childhood. These topics concern the development of knowledge and therefore theoretical and philosophical assumptions will critically evaluated.

Grading

  • Mid-term exam (multiple choice and short essay): 30%
  • Second exam (multiple choice and short essay): 30%
  • Tutorial and weekly thought questions: 10%
  • Paper: 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Carpendale, J. I. M., Lewis, C., & Müller, U., (2018). The development of children’s thinking: Its social and communicative foundations. Sage Publications.

An electronic version of the textbook is available from the publisher.

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

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