PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG VALENZUELA

Tongco St., Maysan, Valenzuela City

SYLLABUS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 1st Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024
Department of Psychology

A dynamic center for the development of competent and competitive human To provide the citizens of Valenzuela an efficient and effective institution of
UNIVERSITY VISION resource as foundation for growth and advancement of the City of Valenzuela. UNIVERSITY MISSION higher learning that will make them skillful, productive, competent, civic-
STATEMENT STATEMENT minded and God-loving toward a peaceful, healthy and progressive city.

A premiere servicing college upholding the University’s culture of academic We commit to promote excellence and social responsibility by engaging in
COLLEGE VISION excellence, integrity, decency, responsibility and social accountability to the COLLEGE MISSION academic and socio-civic pursuits that empower the mind and develop a
STATEMENT city and the nation as a whole. STATEMENT holistic well-being of students.

COLLEGE OBJECTIVES 1. Provide a life-long academic foundation in the social sciences particularly in the fields of communication, culture and arts, human development, and public service.
2. Expose the students to various avenues making them independent, critical, creative and responsible thinkers, and involve them in proactive social engagements.
3. Enliven the sense of nationalism balanced with broader understanding of, and involvement in local, national and global-related concerns.
4. Nurture an environment of discipline, integrity, spirituality, and social responsibility for students’ holistic well-being.
5. Train qualified and competent faculty members who will uphold the college’s aspirations through continuous professional development.
6. Conduct regular curriculum review in adherence to CHED requirements.
7. Enhance existing instructional materials in response to the students’ learning needs and the curriculum requirements.
8. Engage faculty members and students in the culture of research that will cultivate scholarly environment within the university.
9. Involve faculty members and students in community-related service programs through proper networks and linkages.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES Graduates of BS Psychology must be able to:

1. Demonstrate the capability to discuss and analyze the major theories and concepts in psychology
2. Demonstrate and apply the methods of psychological inquiry in building knowledge on local culture and context
3. Demonstrate and apply psychological theories and methods in personal and professional setting
4. Demonstrate capability for self-reflection and independent learning in graduate education or in a professional context
5. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in research and practice in psychology
6. Demonstrate harmonious interpersonal relationship with colleagues, clients and others in diverse cultural setting
7. Demonstrate the ability to conduct psychological assessments and evaluations
8. Demonstrate the competencies to support national, regional and local development plans

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 COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE TITLE Developmental Psychology COURSE CODE PSY5

COURSE PRE- None CREDIT UNIT / 3 units

REQUISITE CONTACT HOURS 3 hours / per week (18 Weeks, 54 hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course offers a comprehensive study of significant theories in developmental psychology, encompassing physical, behavioral, and psychological changes that occur over the lifespan.
The focus is placed on the systemic viewpoint and the interacting aspects of human development, specifically within the context of the Filipino context.
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

COURSE LEARNING 1. Help enhance acquisition of knowledge in the field of lifespan development.
OUTCOMES 2. Offer the most current and comprehensive theoretical frameworks and research findings pertaining to each stage of the human life cycle.
3. Facilitate in establishing developmental associations across many stages in the human lifespan.
4. Encourage comprehension of the practical applications of knowledge pertaining to the human life span, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the well-being of individuals in society.
5. Help enhance acquisition of knowledge in the field of lifespan development.

ALIGNMENT OF COURSE OUTCOMES WITH SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK

Course Outcomes Summative Assessment Tasks Details
1. Help enhance acquisition of knowledge in the field of lifespan 1. Written Output Quizzes are scheduled in advance and administered to evaluate students'
development. • Quizzes comprehension through various assessment formats.
2. Offer the most current and comprehensive theoretical • Pre - Test
frameworks and research findings pertaining to each stage Pre-test is administered to assess students' readiness for a specific topic by their
of the human life cycle. • Case Analysis
2. Non- Written Output prior reading and preparation.
3. Facilitate in establishing developmental associations across
many stages in the human lifespan. • Oral Recitation
4. Encourage comprehension of the practical applications of • Oral Revalida Case Analysis is a method employed to apply the knowledge acquired in a course
knowledge pertaining to the human life span, with the 3. Midterm / Final Examination to various scenarios pertaining to the subject matter under consideration.
ultimate goal of enhancing the well-being of individuals in
society. Oral Revalida is administered to the class as a means of evaluating the
comprehensive learning proficiency of the students. This assessment is conducted
through face-to-face and is scheduled in advance over a period of many weeks.

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 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE MAP

LEARNING OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Help enhance acquisition of knowledge in the field of lifespan development. L L L P O L O O
2. Offer the most current and comprehensive theoretical frameworks and research findings pertaining to each stage of L P L P O L O O
the human life cycle.
3. Facilitate in establishing developmental associations across many stages in the human lifespan. L L L P L L L O
4. Encourage comprehension of the practical applications of knowledge pertaining to the human life span, with the L L O O P L O O
ultimate goal of enhancing the well-being of individuals in society.
5. Help enhance acquisition of knowledge in the field of lifespan development. P P P P O L O O
Legend:
L = Facilitates learning of the competencies (input is provided and competency is evaluated)
P = Allows student to practice competencies (no input but competency is evaluated)
O = Opportunity for development (no input for evaluation but there is opportunity to practice the competencies)

TIME COURSE CONTENTS ESSENTIAL QUESTION/S INTENDED LEARNING SUGGESTED SUGGESTED REFERENCES / TEACHING-LEARNING
ALLOTMENT OUTCOMES (ILOs) TEACHING /LEARNING ASSESSMENT TASKS MATERIALS
ACTIVITIES
Week 1/ Orientation What should be expected Discuss the contents of ONSITE • Diagnostic Required Reading:
3 hours from this course? the course syllabus Assessment
• Orientation • Pre-Test Course syllabus
• Interactive • Interactive
discussion Discussion
• Module • Recitation
• Presentation

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Week 2/ Introduction to What is the impact of life- Discuss and examine the ONSITE Required Reading:
3hours Developmental span development on importance of studying • Pre-Test
Psychology behavior? Life-span Development • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
and its characteristics. discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
• Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
• Presentation Post Test
Supplemental Readings:
Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

Week 3/ Beginnings How do physical growth Explain the physical ONSITE • Pre-Test Required Reading:
3 Hours and development occur in growth and development • Interactive
The First Three Years infancy? of infants along with their • Interactive Discussion Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
of Life: motor, sensory, and discussion • Recitation Experience Human Development (14th
perceptual development. • Module Post Test ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
- Birth and Physical • Presentation
Development Supplemental Readings:
- Cognitive Growth Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
- Psychosocial (2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
Growth ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

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Week 4 / 3 Early Childhood How do physical, mental, Determine and discuss ONSITE Required Reading:
Hours Changes in: and social growth affect the the body and growth • Pre-Test
development of early change, the different • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
-Physical Development adulthood? views and theories n discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
-Cognitive cognitive changes, and as • Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
Development well as how do language • Presentation Post Test
-Psychosocial develops in early Supplemental Readings:
Development childhood. Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

Week 5 / 3 Middle Childhood: How do middle childhood Identify and explain ONSITE Required Reading:
Hours Changes in: changes in its course of factors on how do middle • Pre-Test
physical development and childhood changes • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
-Physical Development cognition? including motor discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
-Cognitive development and • Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
Development information processing. • Presentation Post Test
Supplemental Readings:
Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

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Week 6 / 3 Middle Childhood: How do middle childhood Identify and explain the ONSITE Required Reading:
Hours Changes in: changes its course of different factors on how • Pre-Test
development in middle childhood process • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
-Psychosocial socialization? socialization including its discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
Development behaviour, traits, and the • Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
effects of environment • Presentation Post Test
growing up. Supplemental Readings:
Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

Week 7 / 3 Adolescence: What are the physical Discuss and examine the ONSITE Required Reading:
Hours development manifested in nature of growth in • Pre-Test
Physical Development adolescence? adolescence as well the • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
in Adolescence changes involved in discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
puberty and sexuality. • Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
• Presentation Post Test
Supplemental Readings:
Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

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Week 8 / 3 Adolescence What are the cognitive Discuss and examine the ONSITE Required Reading:
Hours Cognitive development manifested in cognitive changes in • Pre-Test
Development in adolescence? adolescence including the • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
Adolescence development of discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
egocentrism and • Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
information processing. • Presentation Post Test
Supplemental Readings:
Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

Midterm Examinations (Week 9)

Week 10 / 3 Adolescence What are the psychosocial Discuss and examine how ONSITE Required Reading:
Hours Psychosocial development manifested in adolescence experience • Pre-Test
Development in adolescence? major transitions in school • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
Adolescence and service learning. discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
• Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
• Presentation Post Test
Supplemental Readings:
Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley
.

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Week 11 / 3 Young Adulthood What are the biological Identify the changes in ONSITE Required Reading:
Hours explanations for changes in physical development for • Pre-Test
Physical Development young adulthood? young adults including its • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
in Young Adulthood health, eating habits, and discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
usual day-to-day • Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
activities. • Presentation Post Test
Supplemental Readings:
Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

Weel 12 / 3 Young Adulthood What are the cognitive and Characterize cognitive Required Reading:
Hours explanations for changes in and psychosocial
Cognitive and young adulthood? changes in early Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
Psychosocial adulthood including Experience Human Development (14th
Development in cognitive stages and ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
Young creativity
Adulthood Supplemental Readings:
Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
Characterize (2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
What are the psychosocial psychosocial changes in ed.). Pearson.
explanations for changes in early adulthood including
young adulthood? finding a pth to purpose, Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span
occupational outlook, and Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
impact of work. Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

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Week 13 / 3 Middle Adulthood What are the biological Discuss and examine the ONSITE Required Reading:
Hours explanations for changes in physical changes, health • Pre-Test
Physical and Cognitive development of middle and disease, mortality • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
Development in Middle adulthood? rates, and sexuality, discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
Adulthood intelligence and • Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
information processing • Presentation Post Test
associated in middle Supplemental Readings:
adulthood. Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

Week 14 / 3 Middle Adulthood What are the psychosocial Discuss and examine the ONSITE Required Reading:
Hours explanations for changes in different changes brought • Pre-Test Pinel, J. P. J. & Barnes, S. J. (2018).
Psychosocial development of middle by middle adulthood – • Interactive • Interactive Biopsychology (10th ed.). Pearson
Development in Middle adulthood? work in midlife, career discussion Discussion Education Limited.
Adulthood challenges and changes, • Module • Recitation
leisure. • Presentation Post Test Supplemental Readings:
Bear, M. F., Connors, B. W., & Paradiso,
M. A. (2016). Neuroscience: Exploring
the brain (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

Freberg, L. A. (2019). Discovering

behavioral neuroscience: An introduction
to biological psychology (4th ed.).
Cengage Learning, Inc.

Garrett, B. & Hough, G. (2018). Brain and

behavior: An introduction to behavioral
neuroscience (5th ed.). Sage
Publications, Inc.

Kalat, J. W. (2016). Biological psychology

(12th ed.) Cengage Learning.

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Week 15 / 3 Late Adulthood What are the physical and Characterize longevity ONSITE Required Reading:
Hours Physical and Cognitive cognitive changes evident and the biological ideas of • Pre-Test
Development in Late in Late Adulthood? aging, and how the brain • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
Adulthood and body change as discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
people get older. • Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
• Presentation Post Test
Supplemental Readings:
Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

Week 16 / 3 Late Adulthood What are the psychosocial Find out what health ONSITE Required Reading:
Hours Psychosocial changes evident in Late problems older people • Pre-Test
Development in Late Adulthood? have and how to treat • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
Adulthood them. discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
• Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
• Presentation Post Test
Supplemental Readings:
Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
ed.). Pearson.

Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span

Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

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Week 17 / 3 The End of Life How do people discuss
Hours different points in
Dealing with Death development as well as
and Bereavement facing one’s own death?
How do people cope with
the death of someone else?
Explain the death system ONSITE Required Reading:
and how it fits into culture • Pre-Test
and history, and evaluate • Interactive • Interactive Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020).
the problems that come discussion Discussion Experience Human Development (14th
up when figuring out • Module • Recitation ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
death and making • Presentation Post Test
decisions about it. Supplemental Readings:
Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L.,
(2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd
Find ways to deal with the ed.). Pearson.
death of a loved one.
Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span
Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill
Education.

Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An

Introduction to Developmental
Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley
Final Examinations (Week 18)

COURSE REFERENCES

1. Papalia, D.E., & Martorell, G. (2020). Experience Human Development (14th ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
2. Gillibrand, R., Lam, V., & O’Donnell, V.L., (2016). Developmental Psychology: (2nd ed.). Pearson.
REFERENCES 3. Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-Span Development (18th ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
4. Slater, A., Bremner, G. (2017). An Introduction to Developmental Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES

Number System Grading
1.00 = 97-100
1.25 = 94-96
Midterm / Final Examination 40% Midterm grade 1.50 = 91-93
Quizzes 30% + Final term grade 1.75 = 88-90
GRADING SYSTEM Activities/Group Activities 15% _____________ 2.00 = 85-87
Class Participation/Assignments 10% 2 2.25 = 82-84
Attendance and Behavior 5% 2.50 = 79-81
______ = Final grade 2.75 = 76-78
100% 3.00 = 75
5.00 = Failed

• Attendance is mandatory. (3 absences = dropped)

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 • Students who are late are considered absent as well.
POLICIES • Participation is always expected.
(as agreed by the class) • All assigned assignments must be submitted by the due date.
• Please turn off all mobile devices.

INSTRUCTORS INFORMATION
Name & Signature Consultation Schedule Email Address

Ms. Mary Camille C. Delima, Rpm Tuesdays-Thursdays Marycamilledelimaplv@gmail.com

In-Charge 1:00pm-3:00pm

Date Last Revised: Endorsed by:

Mr. Ivan Rustine D. Padrinao, LPT

August 2022 Chairperson, Department of Psychology

Revision Date: Recommending Approval:

August 29, 2023

Mr. Angelo P. Porciuncula, LPT, MAPS
OIC Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Approved by:

Dr. Nelda Gene C. Mariano

Vice-President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Nedeña C. Torralba

University President

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