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Course: Developmental Psychology

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Course title Developmental Psychology
Course code KTV/PPSV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kulhánková Radka, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Subject, theory, methods - Psychological disciplines - Phylogeny, Anthropogenesis, Ontogenesis (definition) - Goals of developmental psychology - Definition of the subject of developmental psychology - Disciplines of developmental psychology - Areas of psychological development - Factors (heredity, environment) and processes (maturation and learning) of psychological development - Methods of developmental psychology 2. Periodization of development - Types of periodizations according to focus - Definition of psychological development (is it a natural process, a holistic process...according to Vágnerová, 2005) - Developmental milestones - Sensitive and critical periods The most famous periodization of development: 3. E.H. Erikson - Theory of psychosocial development 4. J. Piaget - Theory of cognitive development 5. L. Kohlberg - Theory of moral development 6. S. Freud - Theory of psychosexual development 7. Psychomotorics, Children and movement - Defining psychomotorics - Principles of psychomotor activities, competences - Movement activities in children - Risks of today's world in the area of children's movement 8. Periodization of development - Types of periodizations according to focus - Definition of psychological development (is it a regular process, a holistic processaccording to Vágnerová, 2005) - Developmental milestones - Sensitive and critical periods 9. Description and basic characteristics of individual developmental periods: the so-called eclectic "life - span" periodization - Prenatal period - Newborn period (0-1 month) - Infant period (1-12 months) - Toddler period (1-3 years) - Preschool period (3-6 years) - School age: younger, middle and older school age (6-12 years) - Adolescence period (12-19 years) - Young adulthood (20-35 years) - Middle adulthood (35-50 years) - Late adulthood (50-70 years) - Old age and longevity (70+ ) - Dying and death 10. Blue Zones - What are Blue Zones - Where do they occur - Common characteristics of the population - Recommendations for promoting longevity

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Students' portfolio
  • Home preparation for classes - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to provide an overview of the psychological development of a person, its basic stages, processes, key periods and possible developmental problems. Attention will be paid to the psychomotor development of children and the factors influencing the development of an individual.
After completion of the subject student will be able 1. to understand the content of prescribed curriculum of ......... 2. to reflect the topic critically 3. to present the selected topic. 4. to apply gained knowledge in educational process 5. to be motivated for continuous learning in the field
Prerequisites
Student has basic knowledge of General Psychology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Study objectives: 1. active participation on the lecture 2. participants will perform all given tasks 3. reading of relevant academic texts 4. presentation of a selected topic 5. successful accomplishment of institutional objectives of the course - attainment above the minimum requirements for the award of credit
Recommended literature
  • BOWLBY, J. Vazba: teorie kvality raných vztahů mezi matkou a dítětem. Praha: Portál, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7367-670-4.
  • ERIKSON, E. H. Dětství a společnost. Praha: Argo, 2002. ISBN 80-7203-380-8.
  • ERIKSON, E. H. Životní cyklus rozšířený a dokončený. Praha: Portál, 2015. ISBN 978-80-262-0786-3.
  • FRANCLOVÁ, M. Zahájení školní docházky. Praha: Grada, 2013. ISBN 978-80-247-4463-6.
  • FRANZ, M. L. Psychologický výklad pohádek: smysl pohádkových vyprávění podle jungovské archetypové psychologie.. Praha - Portál, 2015. ISBN 978-80-262-0863-1.
  • Helus, Z. Dítě v osobnostním pojetí. Praha: Portál, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7367-628-5.
  • JEDLIČKA, R. Psychický vývoj dítěte a výchova. Praha: Grada, 2017. ISBN 978-80-271-0096-5.
  • KAST, V. Otcové ? dcery, synové ? matky: práce s rodičovskými komplexy jako cesta k vlastní identitě. Praha: Portál, 2013. ISBN 978-80-262-0401-5.
  • Langmeier, J., Krejčířová, D. Vývojová psychologie. Praha: Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-1284-0.
  • Langmeier, J., Matějček, Z. Psychická deprivace v dětství. Praha: Karolinum, 2011. ISBN 978-80-246-1983-5.
  • MACEK, P. Adolescence. Praha: Portál, 2003. ISBN 80-7178-747-7.
  • PIAGET, J., INHELDER, B. Psychologie dítěte. Praha: Portál, 2014. ISBN 978-80-262-0691-0.
  • Říčan, P. Cesta životem. Praha, Portál, 2014. ISBN 978-80-262-0772-6.
  • SHAPIRO, L. E. Emoční inteligence dítěte a její rozvoj. Praha: Portál, 2014. ISBN 978-80-262-0651-4.
  • SMÉKAL, V. a kol. Dítě na prahu dospívání.. Brno: Barrister & Principal., 2004. ISBN 80-86598-84-5.
  • ŠULOVÁ, L. Raný psychický vývoj dítěte. Praha: Karolinum, 2010. ISBN 978-80-246-1820-3.
  • VÁGNEROVÁ, M. Vývojová psychologie: Dětství a dospívání.. Praha: Karolinum, 2012. ISBN 978-80-246-2153-1.
  • Vágnerová, M. Vývojová psychologie II. Praha: Karolinum, 2007. ISBN 978-80-246-1318-5.


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Technical University of Liberec, date of update: 13.10.2025 23:50. Data created for academic year 2025/2026