Educational Psychology - Human Development Lifespan

Catalog description

This graduate-level course is designed to provide an overview of important models, principles, and research findings related to the chronological sequence of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development through eight major age periods: infancy and toddlerhood (the first two years), early childhood (two to six years), middle childhood (six to eleven years), adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood, and the end of life. This chronological organization allows you to explore and apply theories covering several age periods to each and to remember how different domains of development evolve simultaneously and impact one another throughout the lifespan. Additionally, the course examines how artificial intelligence technologies influence developmental trajectories across these life stages, from AI-enhanced learning tools in early childhood to assistive technologies in late adulthood, providing insights into the bidirectional relationship between technological innovation and human development in contemporary society.