Class Activity
Child Psychology Class Participation Activity and Capstone Project
Overview
This resource comprises a series of educational materials specifically designed for instructional use in the PSYC 310 Child Psychology course at Colorado Mesa University. Included within this resource are 12 Class Participation Activities and a comprehensive Capstone Project.
These materials are stored as downloadable documents in a Google Drive folder, accessible for educators and students alike. They are ideal for enhancing course content in undergraduate Child Psychology or Child Development classes. Educators are encouraged to freely adapt these materials to fit their specific instructional needs.
Please feel free to contact me at aniu@coloradomesa.edu if you encounter any issues, such as typographical errors, or if you have questions about adaptation. I am committed to continually improving these resources and appreciate all constructive feedback.
Colorado Mesa University - PSYC 310 Child Psychology - 2024 Spring
This suite of educational materials, designed for the PSYC 310 Child Psychology course at Colorado Mesa University, includes both Class Participation Activities and a Capstone Project. These resources are part of the "Level 2- Adapt" OER project, supported by the More CMU MORE grant from the Colorado Department of Higher Education, and utilize the adapted OER textbook "Early Childhood Development" by Alexa Johnson et al., provided by College of the Canyons.
Class Participation Activities: This collection features 12 engaging activities aligned with the first 12 chapters of the textbook, covering essential topics such as child psychology theories, genetic foundations, parenting styles, and attachment. Each activity is detailed with objectives, topic coverage, necessary materials, and instructions, making them ideal for introductory undergraduate Child Psychology or Child Development classes.
Capstone Project: "Applying Child Psychology in Real-World Settings" allows students to practically apply their learning to real-life scenarios of their interest. It includes phases of exploration, proposal development, theoretical essay writing, and a final presentation, providing a structured approach to integrate research findings both theoretically and practically.
These materials are designed to enrich the learning experience, enhance student engagement, and provide educators with ready-to-use resources that support both theoretical understanding and practical application in Child Psychology.
Reference for textbook: Johnson, A., Ricardo, A., Rymond, D., & Paris, J. (2019). Early Childhood Development. College of the Canyons. https://oercommons.org/courses/child-growth-and-development