Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - PSYC 250 D100

Introduction to Developmental Psychology (3)

Class Number: 1646

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 22, 2024
    Mon, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Joanna Peplak
    jpeplak@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-3791
    Office: RCB 7321

  • 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:

At 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: 8%
  • Writing Assignments: 30%
  • Mid-Term Exam: 25%
  • Final Exam: 25%
  • Completion Assignments: 12%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Siegler, Robert S., Saffran, J., Eisenberg, N., and Gershoff, E. (2023). How Children Develop (Canadian 6th ed.). Macmillan Higher Education Learning. *e-book version + achieve platform
ISBN:  9781319536664 *epub + achieve (digital bundle)

ISBN:  9781319543716 (physical)



REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Registrar Notes:

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