Week Name Description
26 February - 4 March Page Introduction
Page Meaning & Importance
Page General Characteristics
Page The developmental changes occurring during this period
Page Developmental tasks during late childhood
Page References
5 March - 11 March Page Physical changes in Components of physical growth
Page Factors for physical development in late childhood
Page Physical behaviour during Late childhood
Page References
12 March - 18 March Page Introduction
Page Importance of motor skills in late childhood
Page Types of motor skills
Page Handedness
Page Factors affecting motor development
Page Hazards during late childhood
Page References
19 March - 25 March Page Cognitive development
Page Piaget’s stages of cognitive development
Page Changes in intellectual / mental operations during late childhood
Page Classification
Page Emergence of concept of reversibility
Page Change From centration to decentration
Page Improvement in understanding Seriation
Page Improvement in concept of conservation for different dimensions
Page Problem solving abilities
Page Understanding
Page Significant changes in cognitive abilities during late childhood period
Page References
26 March - 1 April Page Factors influencing cognitive development during late childhood
Page Ways of promoting cognitive development
Page Reference
2 April - 8 April Page Introduction
Page Moral behaviour is composed of 4 components
Page Kholberg stages of moral development
Page Pre-conventional level
Page Conventional Level
Page Post Conventional Level
Page Piaget’s theory of Moral Development
Page References
9 April - 15 April Page Factors
Page Role of discipline in moral development
Page Role of parents and teachers in child’s moral development
Page References
16 April - 22 April Page Socialization
Page Process of socialization
Page Socializing agents and their influences on the personality of the child
Page Learning socially appropriate roles
Page References
23 April - 29 April Page Introduction
Page Childhood gangs
Page Forms of social groups
Page Popularity and Social isolation in Late childhood
Page Level of social acceptance and their characteristics
Page References
30 April - 6 May Page Introduction
Page Emotional pattern of late childhood
Page Emotional dominance- beginning of heightened emotionality
Page Balance and Control of emotions- Emotional catharsis
Page References
7 May - 13 May Page Introduction
Page Antisocial Behavior
Page Childhood Depression
Page Childhood Neurosis
Page Asthma
Page Eating disorders
Page Childhood psychosis
Page References
14 May - 20 May Page Role of Family in the context of development
Page Role of peer group in the context of development
Page Bullying and Being Bullied
Page Role of school in the context of development
Page References
21 May - 27 May Page Meaning of Adolescence
Page Importance
Page Phases of Adolescence
Page Historical Perspectives on Adolescence
Page Cultural perspectives on Adolescence
Page Reference
28 May - 3 June Page Characteristics
Page Developmental tasks of adolescence
Page Transitions during adolescence
Page References
4 June - 10 June Page Concept of Puberty
Page The Onset of Puberty
Page Criteria used to determine the climax of puberty
Page References
11 June - 17 June Page Physical changes
Page Physiological changes
Page Behavioral Changes with Puberty
Page Psychological Implications
Page Reference
18 June - 24 June Page Introduction
Page Early maturation in boys
Page Late maturation in boys
Page Early maturation in girls
Page Late maturation in girls
Page Outcomes of Early and Late matures
Page References
25 June - 1 July Page Formal operational thought: (11-12 years to adulthood)
Page Six conceptual skills
Page Problem solving during formal operational stage
Page Adolescent’s egocentrism
Page Implications of formal thought
Page References
2 July - 8 July Page Emotions- meaning
Page Components of Emotional development
Page Emotional health and maturity in adolescence
Page Developmental changes in emotional functioning
Page Individual differences in Emotional Responding
Page Group differences in emotional responding
Page Promoting emotional development in classroom
Page References
9 July - 15 July Page Common emotions of adolescence
Page Heightened Emotionally
Page Emotional Catharsis
Page References
16 July - 22 July Page Identity – meaning
Page Changes in identity
Page Identity formation/development
Page Erikson’s Theory of Adolescent Identity Development
Page Reference
23 July - 29 July Page Marcia’s Theory of Adolescent Identity Development
Page Identity Status- Marcia
Page Identity crisis among adolescents
Page Ways of promoting a sense of Identity in Children and adolescents
Page References
30 July - 5 August Page Introduction
Page Identity problems during adolescence
Page Delinquency
Page Truancy or run away
Page Drug abuse
Page Tobacco and Smoking
Page Alcohol and drinking
Page Suicidal tendency
Page Preventive strategies
Page Reference
6 August - 12 August Page Concept of Gender identity
Page Development of sex role behavior
Page Changing concepts of masculinity and femininity
Page Gender stereotypes and Gender roles
Page Androgynous Individuals
Page Reference
13 August - 19 August Page Introduction
Page Peer Group
Page Functions of Peer Group
Page Stages of Peer Group Development
Page Structures of Peer Group
Page References
20 August - 26 August Page Introduction
Page Types of interest during adolescence
Page Recreational Interests
Page Social interests
Page Personal Interests
Page Educational Interests
Page Vocational Interests
Page Religious Interests
Page Interest in Status Symbols
Page Reference
27 August - 2 September Page The Emergence of Sexuality and Sexual Preference
Page Sexual orientation- factors
Page References
3 September - 9 September Page Moral value orientation
Page Building a Moral Code
Page Inner Control of Behavior
Page Assertiveness
Page References
10 September - 16 September Page Introduction
Page Classification/ types of Problems of Adolescence
Page Parental Concerns
Page Reference
17 September - 23 September Page Changes in parent –child interactions and parental supervision
Page Increased Importance of Sibling Relationships
Page Changing family relationships and their effects on personality development of adolescence
Page References
24 September - 30 September Page Vocational guidance
Page Vocational Guidance for Adolescents
Page Factors affecting choice of vocation
Page Career education
Page Reference
1 October - 7 October Page Introduction
Page Purposes of adolescent counselling
Page Who should be counseled?
Page Personal qualities of the counselor
Page The four main models of counseling services
Page Reference