Open with discussing the idea of lifespan development - introduce the 'Lifespan Development' PP and the important aspects of each life stage. This session will be focussing on the life stage of 'Infancy'.
Students are to watch the 'Life at Series' Ep. 2, which specifically looks at stress in infants and the repercussions and answer the following questions:
- How does stress influence the development of a child?
- What happens to a child who experiences chronic levels of stress in their first year of life?
- What does the study suggest about the concept of childcare and child development?
- What does the study reveal about working parents and the levels of stress in both the child and the parents / carers?
Session 18 - Lifespan Development Psychology (Childhood & Adolescence)
Recap main concepts / ideas from last session and allow students to share their findings from the homework questions.
Move onto the life stage of Childhood - discuss the concept of 'development norms' - What are they?
Continue on with PowerPoint and move onto the life stage of Adolescence - how has the image of the teenagers changed over time? Watch the 'Science of Teens' episode on risk taking - all students must complete the viewing questions while watching.
