Developmental Psychology

Faculteit—

NiveauBachelor

Studiejaar2026-2027

Beschrijving

Course goals

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Explain and critically discuss theory and research on the biological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to child development.
2. Apply knowledge about theory and research findings in developmental psychology to specific cases.
3. Apply knowledge about research methods and designs to propose new studies on developmental psychology.
4. Analyze and combine recent research findings to critically appraise theories of developmental psychology.

Relationship between assessment and learning goals:
These course goals will be assessed by:
- a midterm exam (Goals 1-2)
- a final exam (Goals 1-2)
- writing a research paper in a student group (Goals 3-4)
- giving a class presentation in a student group (Goals 3-4)
- active participation during the course (Goals 1-4)

Content

This course provides an overview of theory and research on normative child development, from conception until (but not including) adolescence. We will address how biological, psychological, and environmental factors intersect and contribute to domains of children’s normative development, such as physical and brain development, language, cognition, emotion, and relationships with parents and peers. In class activities, students will apply this knowledge to elaborate on specific cases (such as the development of individuals) and to design new studies that test unresolved research questions. In the writing assignment and its presentation, students will use this knowledge to critically appraise and update existing theories.

Format

Classroom lectures, seminars, presentations.

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