University of the People 3 credits HS
This course provides a comparative analysis of the life course and stages from infancy through adolescence and adulthood, to old age and death. Various developmental processes are addressed, including socio-emotional, cognitive, and physical. Various perspectives are explored from the social sciences including an analysis of rituals and rites of passage and roles at various life states, to the biological where students study predictors of menarche, fertility, brain development as well as stages of physical and mental decline. Particular emphasis on cross-cultural differences in human development is explored throughout the course. Learning Objectives and Outcomes: By the end of this course students will be able to: Identify and describe the underpinnings of highlighted theories in Human Development and the Life Course Integrate and analyze human development against health behavior outcomes Integrate and analyze human development across the life course and cultural contexts Course Schedule and Topics This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time). Week 1: Unit 1- Theories of Human Development & The Life-course Week 2: Unit 2- Birth & Infancy Week 3: Unit 3- Childhood Week 4: Unit 4- Adolescence Week 5: Unit 5- Emerging Adulthood & Adulthood Week 6: Unit 6- Family Formation & Mid-life Week 7: Unit 7- Aging & Late Life Week 8: Unit 8- Death, Dying, and Mourning Week 9: Unit 9- Final Exam Learning Guide The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students. Unit 1: Theories of Human Development & The Life-course Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete and submit the Written Assignment Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Unit 2: Birth & Infancy Peer assess Unit 1 Written Assignment Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete and submit the Written Assignment Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Unit 3: Childhood Peer assess Unit 2 Written Assignment Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Make entries to the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Unit 4: Adolescence Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete and submit the Written Assignment Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Take the Graded Quiz Unit 5: Emerging Adulthood & Adulthood Peer assess Unit 4 Written Assignment Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete and submit the Written Assignment Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Unit 6: Family Formation & Mid-life Peer assess Unit 5 Written Assignment Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Take the Graded Quiz Unit 7: Aging & Later in Life Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Unit 8: Death, Dying, and Mourning Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Complete and submit the anonymous Course Evaluation Take the Review Quiz Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam Read the Learning Guide Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor
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