ST.

LOUISE DE MARILLAC COLLEGE OF SORSOGON

GRADUATE SCHOOL
Talisay, Sorsogon City

COURSE SYLLABUS
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY

Description: This course deals with the analysis of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and
moral development and changes from childhood to adolescent with emphasis on behavioral
patterns, interests, values and sources of conflicts. The understanding of this course will aid the
students to be more committed and responsive with genuine love and concern for others.

Course Objectives: The students are expected to:

 Discuss and acquire a working knowledge of essential concept, theories and principles of
human development
 Compare and contrast the different stages of human development
 Analyze and relate how significant findings in researches related to the course
contribute or enhance the development of the human persons
 Realize the importance of developing the individual holistically
 Manifest maturity in dealing of different age levels
 Show concern and assistance to the needs of others
 Relate/demonstrate better adjustments to conflicts and problems of life
 Contribute in building a cluster of community by responding to the needs of the church
and country
 Prepare a checklist on the attitudes and study habits of the learners.

Course Contents
I. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
- Human Development Meaning, Concepts and Approaches
- The Stages of Development Tasks

II. DEVELOPMENT THEORIES AND OTHER RELEVANT THEORIES

(Include Implications to education/counseling)
- Freud’s Psychoanalytic/PsychoSexual Theory (3)
- Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development (3)
- Erikson’s Psycho-social Theory of Development (3)
- Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development (1)
- Vygotsky’s Socio-Cultural Theory (1)
- Brunfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory (2)

III. DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNERS

Physical, Cognitive, Socio-Emotional Development
- Infancy and Toodlerhood (2)
- Early Childhood (2)
- Middle Childhood (2)
- Late Childhood (2)
- Puberty (2)
- Adolescence (2)
Changes in Morality during Adolescence (1)
Sex Interest and Sex Behavior of Adolescence (1)
Enhancing Family Relationship (1)
Hazards of Adolescence (1)
IV. Coping with Stress in Middle and Late Adolescence (1)
 V. Mental Health and Well-Being in Middle and Late Adolescence (1)
VI. ISSUES AND RESEARCHES ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(STUDENTS WITH NO ASSIGNED TOPICS)

Methodology

Lecture, Discussion, On-line Reporting. The presentation of the chosen topic will be
highlighted with the critical discussion of the significant contribution to development and
education

Requirements
Attendance and Class Participation 30%
Oral Reports 30%
Action Research 40%
Total 100%

References:

Corpuz, Brenda B., Lucas, Ma. Rita D., Borabo, Heidi Grace L., Lucido, Paz I.(2010). Child and
Adolescent Development: Looking at Learners at Different Life Stages. LORIMAR Publishing, Inc.
Cubao Quezon City.

Evangelista, Lordes L. (2007)., Developmental Psychology (Growth and Development with

Parenting by Filipino Values)., Booklore, 1518 Alvarez St., Sta Cruz, Manila.

Espinol, Shara May Tumambing, Masarap, Angelito T. (2018)., Understanding the Adolescents.,
Book Atbp. Publishing Corp., Mandaluyong City.

Gines, Adelaida C. et al. Developmental Psychology. Rex BookStore, Quezon City, Rex Printing
Co., Inc.,

Santrock, John, W. Adolescence. 7th ed. McGraw-Hill Co.,USA.

Prepared by:

ABNER L. DELLOSA, RGC

Subject Facilitator