HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Paper Code: 
MSW123
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the process of human growth and development.

Identify the various dimensions of human development and the role of various psychological processes

Apply theoretical understanding of human personality and behavior in social work interventions.

Demonstrate an understanding of the biological, social and cultural influences on human development

Understand  developmental tasks at various stages of life, with special reference to marginalized groups and rendering of appropriate services.

 Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

On completion of this course, the students will be able to;

CO11.Develop a comprehensive understanding of the process of human growth and development.

CO12.Identify the various dimensions of human development and the role of various psychological processes

CO13.Apply theoretical understanding of human personality and behavior in social work interventions.

CO14.Demonstrate an understanding of the biological, social and cultural influences on human development

CO15. Understand  developmental tasks at various stages of life, with special reference to marginalized groups and rendering of appropriate services.

 

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

 

 

12.00

•        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.

12.00
Unit II: 
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.

 

12.00

•         Concepts and Theories of Personality: Definition & nature of personality.

•         Theories of personality : Psychodynamic, Behavioural, Humanist, Existentialist, Gestalt. Their implication on social practices.

12.00
Unit IV: 
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. 

12.00
Unit V: 
Attitude & Prejudice

 • Attitude formation & change. 

• Development of Social Prejudice, Social Distance and Social Tension. 

Essential Readings: 

•         Siddiqui H.Y., 2015, Social Work and Human Relations, Jaipur: Rawat Publications

•         Hurlock, E.A., 1994, Development Psychology: Life Span Approach, New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill

•         Miell D. & Dallos R., 1996,Social Interaction and Personal Relationship, London: Sage, 

References: 

·        Hayes, Nicky., 1994, Foundation of Psychology: An Introductory Text, London: Routledge.

·        Berk, L.E., 1996, Child Development , New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.

·        McMartin J., 1995, Personality Psychology: A Student Centered Approach, London: Sage

·        Hasan Qamar., 1997: Personality Assessment, A Fresh Psychological look, New Delhi: Gyan Publishing house.

·        Howard P.J. & Jane Mitche Howard., 2000.  The Owner‘s Manual for Personality at Work,  Marietta: Bard Press.

·        John.W. Berry, R.C. Mishra, R.C. Tripathi. (eds), 2003, Psychology in Human Development and Social Development, Delhi: Sage Publications.

·        Hogan R., Johnson J. & Briggs S., 1997,  Handbook of Personality Psychology, San Diego: Academic Press

·        Hewvstone M. Et.al., 1997, (ed) The Blackwell Reader in Social Psychology, New Delhi: Blackwell Oxford.

·        Baron R.A. & Byrne, 1998, D. Psychology (8th), New Delhi: Prentice Hall

·        Kellog, R.T., 1997, Cognitive Psychology, London: Sage.

 

E-Journals:

·        https://journals.sagepub.com/description/sob

·        https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-47143-3

 

Journals

·        Social Work, National Association of Social Work Press

·        Journal of Social Work, Sage Publications

Academic Session: 
2022-23
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