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FMST 332 Children in Families

FMST 332 Children in Families. Course Overview. Development in context. Understanding the course of human development – what occurs universally, what occurs individually Dimensions of development: cognitive, social, emotional, physical

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FMST 332 Children in Families

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  1. FMST 332 Children in Families Course Overview

  2. Development in context • Understanding the course of human development – what occurs universally, what occurs individually • Dimensions of development: cognitive, social, emotional, physical • What influences that change, or development that occurs naturally within the individual (nature) and what influences that change that occurs dependent on the context or environment (nurture) • Specifically interested in influences from the family and the community (and this includes friends, school, the larger community)

  3. Text, Syllabus and Course Outline • Two books: A Child’s World, 10th ed. (Papalia, Olds and Feldman, 2006), and The 10 Basic Principles of Parenting (Steinberg, 2004). • Syllabus and course outline • Assignments • Exams • Weekly quizzes • Course discussion

  4. Getting to Know You • About me • Survey about you • Contacting me

  5. Application: Scenarios of Young Adult Development • Read the scenarios • Determine influences on the young adult’s behavior and development

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