JRMSU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Dipolog Campus

Republic of the Philippines

JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Dipolog City Campus

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Course Description

Child and Adolescent Development

PED 12
3 Units

This course discusses about the child and adolescent development. It encompasses the classroom discussion on the cognitive, affective and psychomotor development. Likewise, research was made as a tool in
this course to explore and discover potential areas of the child and adolescent whose phases of development in the course of their growing stages in the life-span of the child & adolescent will be cultured in the classroom
teaching learning experience.
Course Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the unit, 100% of the students should master the 95% of the lessons. The students are expected to:
Cognitive
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Understand and develop a research project that is relevant to the vital development of the nation and the community to where he/she belong;
Build-up a tacit knowledge from theory to practice into a practicable solution to the timely demand of environmental and food security issues;
Encourage and develop a scientific knowledge to work with the basic, applied and action researches relevant to the technocratic advancement and national development;
Explore and discover some child and adolescent development issues on the areas of physiological, intellectual, psycho-social, cultural and emotional storm and stresses of growth and
development;
5. Acquaint and be familiar the theory on cross-sectional, longitudinal and cross-sequential designs of development;
6. Instill the significant of the mechanism of heredity and environment; prenatal development; parenting styles and social-emotional development and the formation of gender identity and
gender role.
Affective
1. Appreciate and develop a sense of eagerness to work with research enthusiasts by engaging relative problems encountered by the demand of schooling, environment, food security and
etcetera within the glocal demand;
2. Imbue and aspire to become research enthusiasts by developing an academic instructional environment of research in the field of academe;
3. Feel and be aware the different levels of physical, intellectual (mental), moral and social development of a child and the adolescent age;
4. Appreciate the theories introduced by Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Gardner, Kohlberg, Sternberg, Bandura, constructivist and other theorists in the development of the child and adolescent
learners in the classrooms.
Psychomotor
1. Write, develop and produce an intelligent basic, applied and action research paper or manuscript relevant to the development of the school, community and the country; publication;
2. Come-up consistently the relevant issues by writing a manuscript/ a paper;
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3. Draw the stages of child and adolescent physiological development;
4. Construct a collage that shows the extroversion activities of a child and adolescent;
5. Write or list down the different attitudes, characteristics or behavior that would explain the personality of a child and adolescent

Week

Lesson / Topic

2 weeks

Strategy / Methodology /
Activities
Lecture
Symposium
Youtube presentation

Journal noting

Evaluation of Learning /
Evaluation Tool
Write personal vision & mission
in a one whole sheet of long
size bond paper (rubrics)

Student Output

I. Vision, Mission & Policy of the School

Read, Listen, think & reflect the

vision, mission & policy of the
school.

II. A. Growth and Development

1. Growth
2. Development
3. Principles of Growth and Development
4. Factors Affecting Growth and Development
5. The Stages of Development by Havighurst
6. Overview of Child Development
7. The Recurring Issues in Human Development
a. Nature vs Nurture
b. Continuity vs Discontinuity
c. Universal vs Context Specific Development
8. Origins of Child
Development Theories
a. History from 5th to 20th Century
b. Psychoanalytical Theories
Psychosexual: Sigmund Freud
Psychosocial: Erik Erikson
c. Behavioral & Social Learning Theories
Behaviorism: Classical Conditioning - John Watson
& Operant Conditioning - B.F. Skinner
Social Learning - Albert Bandera
d. Biological Theories
Maturationism: G. Stanley Hall & Arnold Gesell
Ethology: Konrad Lorenz
Attachment: John Bowlby
e. Cognitive Theories
Cognitive Development: Jean Piaget

Understand, explain, tell,

demonstrate, concept mapping,
approaches and draw stages on
child & adolescent development

Buzzing
Youtube presentation

Team creative output

presentation

Submit output
(rubrics)

Read & analyze scientifically and

critically on the theories; and explain
the significance & implication to the
child & adolescents

Team research output

presentation.

Submit output
(rubrics)

1 week

2 weeks

Learning Objectives

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Write & list down potential cases to

be the venue of research; and
Format and write important feature
on research.

Classroom Lecture and

Discussion
Reading
Charade game
Quiz bowl

Quiz
Rubrics

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1 week

2 weeks

2 weeks

Socio-cultural: Lev Vygotsky

Information Processing
f. Systems Theories
Ecological Systems: Urie Bronfenbrenner
9. Research in Child & Adolescent
III. THE BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS
A. Mechanisms of Heredity
1. Conception
2. Inheritance
3. Alleles
4. Twins
5. Genetic Disorders
6. Heredity and Environment Interactions

IV. STAGES IN THE LIFESPAN

A. Prenatal Development (From Conception to Birth)
1. Periods of PrenatalDevelopment
a. Period of the zygote/ovum
b. Period of the embryo
c. Period of the fetus
2. Three Stages of Development
a. Germinal
b. Embryonic
c. Fetal
3. Genetic Influences on the Fetus
4. Prenatal Environmental Influence
5. Genetic Disorders 2
B. The Newborn Infant
1. Signs of Approaching Labor
2. Process of Labor
3. Types of Delivery
4. Factors Affecting Delivery
5. Period of the Newborn
a. Period of infancy
b. Period of adjustments
c. Critical Periods

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Appreciate what genes are and how

they interfere with the normalcy of
human beings.
Characterize the relationship
between genetic endowment to the
influences of the environment
resulting to individual differences
Develop a family tree and classify
the physchological, social and
physical traits of each member
Classify the different periods of
prenatal development.
Describe the growth and
development of the fetus by
gestational week.
Know the influences of genes as
well as the environment, also
learning what are teratogens.

Classroom Lecture and

Discussion
Individualized presentation
Drawing and characterization
of family members

Produce a family tree with the

characteristics of each members.

Paper Pencil Test

Relate the presentation with the

issue nature versus nurture.

Presentation of complied family

tree.
Rubrics

Collaborative & cooperative

team teaching
Picture presentation
Gather & collect information
regarding the OB &
Pediatrician record
Collect photocopies of ultra
sound results and relate to
the lessons with regards to
gestational develpment

OB & Pediatrician record

Ultrasound result analysis

Collage making on the

process of labor and signs of
approaching labor
Make an apgar score table

Collage
Apgar score table

Role play
Individual Output
Quiz
Rubrics

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Appreciates the infancy period by
learning the process of giving birth.

Learn the changes that takes place

in the postpartum period.

Identify the characteristics of the

neonatal and infancy development.

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2 weeks

2 weeks

6. Stages of Physical Development at Birth

7. Motor Activities
8. Vocalization of the Newborn
9. Sensitivities of Newborn
10. Emotions of Newborn
11. Consciousness of the Newborn
12. Conditioning in the Newborn
13. Beginnings of personality
14. Premature Births
C. Babyhood/Toddler
1. Definition
2. Characteristics
3. Developmental Tasks
4. Patterns of Filipino Physical Development
5. Motor Development
6. Speech Development
7. EmotionalDevelopment
D. Early Childhood/ Pre-schooler
1. Characteristics of Early Childhood
2. Developmental Tasks of Early Childhood
3. Physical Development during Early Childhood
4. Motor Development
a. Development of Motor Skills
b. Handedness
5. Intellectual Development
a. Preoperational Phase
b. The Preconceptual Period
c. The Intuitive Period
6. Conservation Task on Volume
7. Developmental Competencies by Components
8. Emotional Development
a. Childrens emotions
b. Childrens Fear
c. Dealing with Childrens Fear
9. Social Development
a. Development of the Childs Self Concept
b. Sex-Role Identification
c. Father-Son Relationship with Masculine Identity
d. The Role of Early Childhood Education

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Describe the characteristics of a

toddler
Recognize the developmental tasks
of toddlers at specific months to
year.

identify, point-out, enumerate,

explain, demonstrate and tell about
the findings of the different
researches on the Physical,
cognitive & socio-emotional
development

Classroom Lecture and

Discussion
Interview / data gathering
Make a meaning to each of
the letter seen in BABYHOOD
AND TODDLER

Group output (with pictures of

the correspondent)

Collaborative & Cooperative

team teaching
Demonstration
Youtube presentation

critique paper in a long size bond

paper on the trend issues about
learners difficulties.

Characterization of the word

babyhood/toddler

Team presentation
QUIZ
rubrics
checklist

Oral examination
Rubrics
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1week

1week

e. The role of the Family

E. Late Childhood
1. Characteristics of Late Childhood
2. Developmental Tasks of Late Childhood
3. Physical Development during Late Childhood
4. Motor Development during Late Childhood
5. Intellectual Development during Late Childhood
6. Keys to Rearing Successful Children
7. Social Development during Late Childhood
8. Emotional Development
9. Moral Development
10. Kohlbergs Theory of Moral Development

F. Puberty
1. The Adolescence Growth Spurt
2. Puberty
3. Characteristics of Puberty
a. Body Changes at Puberty
b. Changes in the Body
c. Changes in Body Proportion
d. Primary Sex Characteristics
e. Secondary Sex Characteristics
f. Concerns during Puberty
4. Effects of Deviant Making
5. The Role of Significant Others
G. Adolescence
1. Adolescent Years
2. Development of Tasks of Adolescence
3. Physical Development during Adolescence
4. Cognitive Development
5. Emotionality during Adolescence
6. Social Changes during Adolescence
7. Some Adolescent Interests
8. Personality Development
9. Changes in Morality during Adolescence
10. Enhancing Family Relationship

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Explain about the different attribute

& characteristics on the middle
childhood

library & multimedia surfing

Youtube presentation

Photocopy of the reading

Quiz

Generalized & synthesized

research (long coupon bond
TNR12)

Rubrics
checklist

Understand & internalize important

attributes and characteristics of
puberty

Classroom Lecture and

Discussion
Self-reflection and
comparison between ages

Individualized output
presentation of a picture from
childhood and puberty age in
support with theories and
explanation with regards to the
differences in phsycosocial,
cognitive, phsycosexual, moral
and physical development

Rubrics

Identify, determine and interview

about the SEC characteristics and
qualities of the adolescents & their
respective parents

Lecture and discussion

Interview
Youtube presentation
Debate

Production of output from

interview.
Recorded output.

Quiz
Rubrics

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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Books
2. Visual Aids
3. Powerpoint
4. Projector
5. Laptop
6. Extension wires
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. One Reaction Paper in every major exam (Prelim, Midterm); font size & style (TNR 12)
2. One Journal Notes/option (Community Involvement) Major exam (Prelim, Midterm & Semi-Final); font size & style (TNR 12)
3. Research Paper (to be submitted one week before the final exam .. font size & style TNR 12)
4. Individual or team written outputs.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
1. Individual visit to the Barangay.
2. Document community study on childrens growth and development
ATTENDANCE POLICIES:
1. Students are expected to attend all classes. Student who is absent more than 20% of the total number of classes hours (54hour in a 3 unit course) may be dropped from the
course/ subject. (JRMSU code)
2. Any student who finds it very important to be absent from class must present an excuse letter or a medical certificate to his/her instructor/professor.
3. Class Hours Lost by Late registration are considered as absences
PRESCRIBED UNIFORM
Wearing the prescribed uniform and identification card is a must
TEXTING:
Texting inside the classroom is strictly prohibited unless it is an emergency. Cellphones should be in silent mode inside the classroom.
CLEANLINESS INSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Students are expected to participate in the cleanliness inside the classroom and should maintain the rooms clean as they come and go.
GRADING SYSTEM
(COMPONENTS):
A. PRELIM GRADE
MAJOR EXAMINATION (Prelim, Midterm, Final) __________________________________________________
QUIZZES/MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
__________________________________________________
ATTENDANCE/ PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENT/CLASS PARTICIPATION ________________________________
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B. MIDTERM GRADE
1/3 PRELIM GRADE + 2/3 MIDTERM GRADE
C. FINAL GRADE
1/3 MIDTERM GRADE + 2/3 FINAL GRADE
General Rating on the submitted Research Paper Measuring Guide (Rubric)
A. Overall Quality of the paper
1. Clarity of objectives/problems
2. Content
3. Organization and relevance
B. Relevance and Significance of the Study
C. Organization of the paper
D. Novelty and Originality

40%
10%
20%
10%
25%
20%
15%
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100%

TRANSMUTATION (Numerical to Descriptive)

Grade
A
AB
BDR

QPI
1
1.1-1.5
1.6-2.5
2.6-3.0

Percentage
99-100
90-98
80-89
79-84

Description
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Failure
Dropped

Rubrics
Descriptive equivalents of the letter marks are as follows:
A Excellent - The student demonstrates mastery of the subject; has exceptional knowledge of the field and complete facility in his application of its principles.
A- Very Good - The students display broad general competence in the field; has facility in dealing with both major and minor areas of the subject.
B Good
- The student demonstrates a good understanding of the principles of the field; is able to integrate course material with knowledge acquired elsewhere in an
average manner.
B- Failure
- The student demonstrates insufficient knowledge and incompetent to meet up with the standards of the course.
A. Text Book
Corpuz, Brenda B., Gloria G. Salandanan & Lucido B. Paz (2013). Child and Adolescent Development. Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing
Dizon, Pricscila B. et.al. (1998). Developmental Psychology A Textbook for College Students in Psychology and Teacher Education. Philippines: REX Book Store.
Siruno, E. et al(1978). CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. Phillippines: Rex Printing Company Incorporated.
B. Major References
Papalia, Diane E. & Sally Wendkos Olds. Human Development. (2005). New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company
Rathus, Spencer A. (2010). Childhood. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth
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Sears, Robert R. & S. Shirley Feldman (2010). The Seven Ages of Man. Los Altos, California: William Kaufmann, Inc.
Youngson, Robert M. (2010). The Guinness Encyclopedia of the Human Being. Great Britain: Guinness Publishing
C. Webliography/Movie
Youtube (2015). Fertilization. Retrieved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5OvgQW6FG4/accessed/2/28/15
Youtube (2015). Prenatal Development. Retrieved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36DO2R8y1fg/accessed/2/27/15
Youtube (2015). Piagets Cognitive Development. Retireved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODOAbjxedw0/accessed/1/27/15
Youtube (2015). Kohlberg Moral Development. Retrieved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onkd8tChC2A/accessed/3/7/15
Youtube (2015). Vygotsky Sociocultural Development. Retrieved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p_-0n2f35o/accessed/218/15
Youtube (2015). The Human Growth and Development. Retrieved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZeZ62UXyzM/accessed/3/3/15
Youtube (2015). Erik Erickson Psychosocial Development. Retrieved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIoKwUcmivk/accessed/2/16/15
Youtube (2015). How Baby Grows in the Womb during Pregnancy. Retrieved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZsZ9vXFx04/accessed/3/2/15
Youtube (2015). The Sociocultural Approach - Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Approach. Retrieved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emm63kn0F28/accessed.1/26/15
Youtube (2015). Theories of Learning and Child and Adolescent Development Output. Retrieved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LuLf3CpvmE/accessed/3/6/15
Youtube (2015). Baby Fertilization Embryo Growth Evolution From 0 Month To 9 Month, The Human Life. Retrieved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DPY7gwxPhk/accessed/2/27/15

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