Course PIPP 1104 · Year I · Autumn 2026-2027

Developmental Psychology

Compulsory course in Pedagogy of primary and preschool education, taught by Camelia Rosu.

Overview

Lecturer
Camelia Rosu
Seminar tutor
Camelia Rosu
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
Romanian
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Education Sciences
Field of study
Pedagogy of primary and preschool education
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Class
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Conversation Debate Presentation Discussions Case studies Exercises

Aims

The study of physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioral changes that take place throughout human life, from conception to death, in order to acquire knowledge and skills in the field of developmental psychology necessary in teaching.

-To know a series of theories and concepts specific to developmental psychology. -To become familiar with / use the tools and techniques specific to developmental psychology.

-To make up the bio-psycho-social profile of the ages in the different stages of development.

- To present the main educational problems and existential events adults of different ages.

-To develop the skills of teamwork and presentation of the main concepts characteristic of the different stages of the person's development.

Course contents

1. Human development 2. Development factors 3. Theory and research 4. Prenatal period 5. The newborn 6. Early childhood 7. Preschool 8. School 9. Preadolescence 10. Adolescence 11. Youth 12. Maturity 13. Old age 14. The end of life

Learning outcomes

• conducting the teaching and learning process in preschool and primary school • counseling and psycho-pedagogical support for various educational groups • cooperation in interdisciplinary teams in order to carry out programs and projects in education • life-long learning

Assessment

Written paper – 60%; Continuous assessment – 40%.

Recommended reading

Developmental Psychology: From Infancy to Adulthood
White, F. & Livesey, D. & Hayes, B.
P.Ed Australia, Melbourne, 2015 · 500
An Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Slater, A. & J. Gavin Bremner, J. G.
Wiley, Chichester, 2017 · 848
Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology
Mitchell, P. & Ziegler, F.
Taylor & Francis Ltd, Hove, United Kingdom, 2012 · 320
Developmental Psychology
Leman, P., Bremner, A., Parke. R., Gauvain, M
McGraw-Hill, New York, 2019 · 730
Psychology of Human Development
Pikunas, J.
Forgotten Books, London, 2019 · 346