Learning Objectives: Module 8

Module Objectives:

 The "Course Roadmap" button on the home page provides a brief introduction for each module.  In addition to that general overview, each module in the semester also has specific objectives to help frame and direct our study together. You recall from the syllabus that there are Student Learning Outcomes for this course as well as Specific Instructional Objectives for this course. The objectives flow from and connect with the student learning outcomes and instructional objectives. 

Learning Objectives: Module 8

Learning Objectives: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Describe Erikson’s fourth stage of industry vs. inferiority 

Describe the changes in self-concept, self-esteem, and self-efficacy 

Explain Kohlberg’s stages of moral development 

Describe the importance of peers, the stages of friendships, peer acceptance, and the consequences of peer acceptance 

Describe bullying, cyberbullying and the consequences of bullying 

Identify the types of families where children reside 

Identify the five family tasks 

Explain the consequences of divorce on children 

Describe the effects of cohabitation and remarriage on children 

Describe the characteristics and developmental stages of blended families