Human development
Human development essential topics
Models of development
- Brain development (bio)
- Sociocultural factors in development (soc)
- Stage theories and continuous models (cog)
- Theory of mind (cog)
Development of self
- Attachment (bio/cog/soc)
- Enculturation of social norms (soc)
- Peer influence (soc)
- Role of childhood experiences (cog/soc)
Applying six basic concepts (bias, causality, change, measurement, perspective, responsibility) with all topics
Applying three basic approaches (biological, cognitive and sociocultural) with all topics
Understanding the research methodology and empirical evidence behind each topic
HL extensions: the role of culture, motivation and technology in human development
Class practical: observation
To be elaborated
- Brain development (bio)
- Sociocultural factors in development (soc)
- Stage theories and continuous models (cog)
- Theory of mind (cog)
Development of self
- Attachment (bio/cog/soc)
- Enculturation of social norms (soc)
- Peer influence (soc)
- Role of childhood experiences (cog/soc)
Applying six basic concepts (bias, causality, change, measurement, perspective, responsibility) with all topics
Applying three basic approaches (biological, cognitive and sociocultural) with all topics
Understanding the research methodology and empirical evidence behind each topic
HL extensions: the role of culture, motivation and technology in human development
Class practical: observation
To be elaborated
Human development lesson materials
Human development links
Milestones in Brain Development
Encyclopaedia Britannica video on the basic developmental stages of human life
How Baby Brains Develop
CNN summary on the topic
Insight Into the Teenage Brain
TEDxYouth video on the topic
More coming!
Encyclopaedia Britannica video on the basic developmental stages of human life
How Baby Brains Develop
CNN summary on the topic
Insight Into the Teenage Brain
TEDxYouth video on the topic
More coming!