Advanced Studies in Child Development and Research (儿童发展与研究) (ECC502)

ECC502 Advanced Studies in Child Development and Research aims to delve into theories and research methods in child development to help students gain a profound understanding and professional knowledge of the process of children's growth. The course will introduce fundamental theoretical issues in child development, elucidate relevant theories and schools of thought concerning children's behavior, cognition, personality, and socialisation, and discuss the causes, mechanisms, and related theories of child development. Through this study, participants will solidify their theoretical foundation and knowledge in child development, acquire an understanding of various theoretical perspectives, fundamental viewpoints, and recent advancements, and be able to preliminarily apply these theories to describe, explain, and predict child development. Additionally, this course emphasizes the cultivation of students' research skills. Through this course, students will possess the theoretical knowledge, research skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to contribute to the field of child development.

• Basic theoretical issues in child development research
• Theory of Early childhood development
• Theory of Behaviorist development
• Theory of Psychoanalytic development
• Piaget's theory of cognitive development
• Theory of Humanistic development
• Theory of maturation potency
• Theory of Sociobiological
• Theory of Socio-cultural historical
• Theory of Social ecological
• Factors Influencing Child Development: Genetics, Environment, Culture
• Research Methodologies in Child Development

• Examine and master the latest advancements in theories and research related to the development of children's behavior, cognition, personality, and social skills.
• Analyse relevant theories regarding the mechanisms and patterns of the major factors influencing child development.
• Assess current research findings and methodologies in child development, demonstrating an understanding of their implications for theory, practice, and policy.
• Design research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative, for investigating child development issues effectively.
• Appraise and critique theories, research findings, and practices in child development, demonstrating the ability to synthesize information and generate new insights.
• Being able to formulate relevant theories to describe and explain phenomena and issues in child development at a basic level.