Spring 2025 - PSYC 250 D100
Introduction to Developmental Psychology (3)
Class Number: 5171
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Joanna Peplak
jpeplak@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3791
Office: RCB 7321
Office Hours: Tuesdays 1-2pm or by appointment (Zoom)
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 102.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Considers the psychological and physical aspects of human development from conception through middle childhood. Topics include social, emotional, language, cognitive, perceptual and physical development.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course considers the psychological and physical aspects of human development from conception throughout to adolescence. Topics include social, emotional, language, cognitive, perceptual and physical development.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
By the end of this course, you will be able to: (1) understand what development is and how children develop across a range of domains (e.g., social, emotional, cognitive, etc.), (2) outline the theoretical perspectives and guiding themes in the field, (3) think critically about theories, methods, and research in developmental psychology, (4) describe empirical evidence and how it fits with current debates, and (5) translate research findings for the general public.
Grading
- Participation: 9%
- Concept practice: 16%
- Mid-Term Exam: 25%
- Term Paper/Project: 25%
- Final Exam: 25%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
A textbook is required for this course.
REQUIRED READING:
Siegler, Robert S., Saffran, J., Eisenberg, N., and Gershoff, E. (2024). How Children Develop (Canadian 7th ed.). Macmillan Higher Education Learning.
ISBN: 9781319456559 (digital) *epub + achieve
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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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.