Developmental psychology
| Structure Type: | Study unit | 
|---|---|
| Code: | SAPA0304 | 
| Curriculum: | SA 2020V | 
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services | 
| Year of Study: | 1 (2021) | 
| Semester: | Spring | 
| Credits: | 2 cr | 
| Responsible Teacher: | Häyry, Riitta | 
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish | 
Courses During the Year 2021
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3003 | SA2020V-1K | 2021-01-04 – 2021-06-20 | Ahti Nyman | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10 | 
Learning Outcomes
Student 
-knows the essential theories of developmental psychology
-understands the importance of early childhood communication and attachment theories for growth and development of children
-is able to consider different temperament traits and thier influence on education
-understands different developmental phases of life
Student's Workload
Total work load of course: 54 h
- of which scheduled studies:h
- of which autonomous studies: h
Contents
Developmental theories 
Cognitive, social, emotional and motoric development
Attachment theories 
Temperament traits 
Development phases
Assessment Criteria
Level 1: The Student 
- knows the main theories of developmental psychology
- is able to consider different developmental phases while working with customers
Level 3: The Student 
- is able to consistently apply theories of developmental psychology 
- is able to versatile observe and examine human developmental phases and support one's development.  
Level 5: The student 
- is able to consistently apply and evaluate theories of developmental psychology
- is able to versatile observe and examine human developmental phases and support consistently one's development.
