Spring 2024 - PSYC 354 D100
Development of Children's Thinking (3)
Class Number: 3240
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 22, 2024
Mon, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Beau Wallbridge
bwallbri@sfu.ca
Office: RCB 4307A
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1:30 - 2:20pm
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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:
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.
Grading
- Tutorials: 10%
- Paper: 30%
- Mid-term exam: 30%
- Second exam: 30%
NOTES:
Please note that tutorials start on the first week of classes.
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. ISBN: 9781446295649
An electronic version of the textbook is available from the publisher. E-ISBNs: 9781473952959
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.