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Human Growth and Development
The objectives of this course are to:
- To develop a holistic understanding of the nature and basis of human growth, personality development and factors affecting them.
- Gain understanding of human needs, developmental tasks at various stages of life, with special reference to marginalized groups and rendering of appropriate services.
- Relate theoretical understanding of human personality and behaviour to social work practice.
Course Outcomes (COs):
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MSW 123
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Human Growth and Development
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CO9.Develop a comprehensive understanding of the process of human growth and development. CO10.Identify the various dimensions of human development and the role of various psychological processes CO11.Apply theoretical understanding of human personality and behavior in social work interventions. CO12.Demonstrate an understanding of the biological, social and cultural influences on human development
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Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks. |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Understanding Human Development : Nature and principles of human growth and development.
- Cognitive, emotional, social and moral dimensions of development.
- Life span perspectives, human needs, developmental tasks.
Individual in Socio-cultural Contact : Nature vs. Nurture.
- Socio-cultural aspects of individual development : socialization process and child rearing practices.
- Child welfare programmes and services in the Indian Context.
- Concepts and Theories of Personality: Definition & nature of personality.
- Theories of personality : Psychodynamic, Behavioural, Humanist, Existentialist, Gestalt. Their implication on social practices.
Basic Psychological Processes.
- Concept, nature and type : Perception-Social & Self; Learning and Memory; motivation & emotion : Intelligence, concept of I.Q.
- Social Competence and Emotional Intelligence.
Attitude & Prejudice :
- Attitude formation & change.
- Development of Social Prejudice, Social Distance and Social tension.
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- Hurlock, E.A. Development Psychology, Life Span Approach, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1994.
- Berk, L.E. Child Development – Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1996.
- McMartin J. Personality Psychology: A Student Centered Approach, Sage, London, 1995.
- Hogan R., Johnson J. & Briggs S. Handbook of Personality Psychology, Academic Press, San Diego, 1997.
- Hewvstone M. Et.al.(ed) The Blackwell Reader in Social Psychology, Blackwell, Oxford, 1997.
- Baron R.A. & Byrne, D. Psychology (8th), Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1998.
- Layens, J.P. et. al. Stereo-types and social conditions, Sage, London, 1994.
- Kidwai P. et.al. Religion, Religiosity and Communalism, Manohar, New Delhi, 1996.
- Miell D. & Dallos R. Social interaction and Personal Relationship, Sage, London, 1996.
- Jowett, G.S. and O’Donell, V. Propaganda and Persuasion (2nd ed) Sage, London, 1992.
- Kellog, R.T. Cognitive Psychology, Sage, London, 1997.
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- Anderson, P. Pelletier. D. & Aiderman H. (ed) Child Growth and Nutrition in Developing Countries, Priorities for Action, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1997.
- Michael B. & Others, Human Communication (3rd ed.) Sage, New Delhi, 1994.
- Berger C.R. & Chaffee S.H, Handbook of Communication Science Sage, New Delhi, 1978.
- Hall C.S. & Lindsey, Theories of Personality John Willey & Sons, New York, 1978.
