This telecourse offers insights into key concepts and principles of psychology through a focus on human experience. Interviews with subject matter experts, researchers, and other experts in the field of psychology are used to explain and apply psychological concepts in twenty-six 30-minute programs. Each program is a complete lesson, and utilizes original videography of biological processes, as well as historical and contemporary research. Stories of challenge, relationships, investigation, hope, and inspiration are told using original footage of real life case studies. Animated three-dimensional computer graphics of life processes and concepts are also incorporated in each lesson. (26 programs on 2 DVDs.)
Languages: English
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Playing and Socializing
Demonstrates how preschoolers learn to negotiate relationships with other children through play and physical interaction. It also explores the three predominant styles of parenting and the impact each has on children’s psychosocial development
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Developing Through Play
Introduces four preschoolers, including fraternal twins. The level of gross and fine motor skills that children can achieve is discussed.
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Hazards Along the Way
Examines how the media influence children, promoting a sedentary lifestyle with advertisements that promote poor nutritional choices. The issue of child neglect and its impact on development is also discussed.
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The Golden Years of Childhood
Shows how nutrition and genetics play an important role in the development of children. It also explores biological disorders such as ADD and AD/HD.
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The Age of Reason
Discusses concrete operational thought, using complex language and moral reasoning. Further, it considers the value of bilingual education, ESL programs, and ways of learning more than one language.
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A Society of Children
Illustrates the social development of children on two fronts: adult-child relationships to teach basic social skills, and peer relationships to teach cooperation, competition, and intimacy.
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On the Road of Accomplishment
Focuses on the experience of four school-age children and how individual talents, interests, and backgrounds may affect their development.
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School Days
Explores the role of the school in a child’s development, depicting the social transformation that begins when a boy in fifth grade meets a teacher who helps turn his school experience around.
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Explosions
Examines the physical changes that take place during puberty, and explores the impact of nutrition, physical appearance, and social pressure.