The Childhood Psychology course is one of the important courses that is considered one of the branches of general psychology, which is concerned with studying the child’s behavior in the stages of his life. It helps the student to understand all the different stages of childhood and the educational, psychological, social, physical, emotional and other requirements that affect In the child, and work to provide the student with the ability to predict the behaviors and phenomena emanating from the child and find solutions to them based on knowledge of the relationships between them, and deepen understanding of the family environment and the role of kindergartens through the practical study of family relationships, psychological trends, socialization and values for each age stage From the stages of childhood. The course also contributes to providing the student with the ability to study the child within the different groups and their relationship with each other, and to provide solutions to the problems raised, whether for the child or for the family, through the application of the concepts and topics of childhood psychology that he studied.
Intended learning outcomes
1- Scientific knowledge necessary for constructive interaction with children and knowledge of the psychological foundations for each stage of childhood. 2. Acquiring effective communication skills with children and guiding them psychologically and socially. 3. Deepening understanding of the psychological and emotional environment through the study of social and family relationships and psychological trends for each stage of childhood.4. Developing positive attitudes towards the surrounding socialization institutions. 5- That the student be able to classify the requirements of each stage of childhood, using what he has read of topics in childhood psychology. Sound psychological foundations that help in finding solutions to problems and unwanted behavioral phenomena by the child.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, discussions between students and the course instructor, writing research papers with topics related to the course, evaluation
Methods of assessments
1_ Midterm exam (written)_20%2_ Discussion and dialogue_ 5%3_ Teaching aids_10%4_ Oral exam_5%5_ Final exam_60%
References Title Psychological Problems of the Child _ Muhammad Masoud Shalouf General Psychology_ Hamed Zahran International Information Network (Internet)_ Nour Library
