Learning Objectives: Module 1

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.  

Module 1: Objectives

Learning Objectives: Lifespan Perspective

Explain the lifespan perspective and its assumptions about development. 

Differentiate periods of human development. 

Explain the issues underlying lifespan development 

Identify the historical and contemporary theories impacting lifespan development

 

Learning Objectives: Research Methods

 Define the scientific method 

Compare research methods noting the advantages and disadvantages of each. 

Explain research involving time spans 

Explain ways to conduct ethical research