EDP2141: Human Developmental Psychology

The module aims at providing students with knowledge and understanding of human growth and development from conception to senile. It introduces students to the concept of developmental psychology, principles, determinants, and theories of human development. The module describes physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, personality and moral patterns of people at different stages of lifespan development. It helps prospective teachers draw educational implications for providing age-appropriate instruction to learners and shaping learners’ behavior.