Z_VPS_an Developmental Psychology

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Mgr. et Mgr. Blanka Borovková, PhD. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Mgr. et Mgr. Blanka Borovková, PhD.
Department of Human Resource Management – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Supplier department: Study Department – Vice-Rector for Study Affairs – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Timetable of Seminar Groups
Z_VPS_an/D01: Sun 30. 3. 13:05–14:35 E5, 14:50–16:20 E5, 16:30–17:15 E5, B. Borovková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
PROGRAM(DPS)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge in the field of developmental psychology. The basic subject is knowledge of general psychology and personality psychology. The main part of the course is the stages of personality development and their characteristics. Important topics are psychological regulatory mechanisms, disharmonious personality development and the use of developmental psychology in education.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students
- is familiar with concepts related to personality psychology;
- can characterize the internal and external influences of mental development;
- knows the process of socialization and is able to relate it to the psychological development of man;
- knows schools, theories and important representatives in the field of developmental psychology;
- is familiar with the various stages of a person's mental development;
- understands the relationship between developmental psychology and education.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the subject Developmental psychology, basics of personality psychology.
  • 2. Principles and determinants of mental development. Schools and theories that influenced developmental psychology, phasing of personality development according to selected authors.
  • 3. Processes of socialization, concepts of conformity, enculturation, personalization and professionalization, stages and mechanisms of socialization, forms of social learning.
  • 4. Developmental stages, developmental tasks focused on puberty, adolescence and adulthood, lifelong course and aspects of personality life story development, critical life events.
  • 5. Application of developmental psychology, relation to education, didactic principles for various developmental stages.
Literature
  • CAKIRPALOGLU, P., 2012. Úvod do psychologie osobnosti. Praha: Grada. ISBN 978-80-247- 4033-1.
  • KUČERA, D., 2013. Moderní psychologie: hlavní obory a témata současné psychologické vědy. Praha: Grada. ISBN 978-80-247-4621-0.
  • VÁGNEROVÁ, M., 2005. Vývojová psychologie I. Dětství a dospívání. Praha: Karolinum. ISBN 80-246-0956-8.
  • ŠULOVÁ, L., 2004. Raný psychický vývoj dítěte. Praha: Karolinum. ISBN 80-246-0877-4.
  • LANGMEIER, J. a D. KREJČÍŘOVÁ, 2006. Vývojová psychologie. Praha: Grada. ISBN 978-80-247-1284-0.
  • MIKŠÍK, O., 2001. Psychologická charakteristika osobnosti. Praha: Karolinum. ISBN 80-246-0240-7.
  • VÁGNEROVÁ, M., 2007. Vývojová psychologie II. Dospělost a stáří. Praha: Karolinum. ISBN 978-80-246-1318-5.
  • ATKINSON, RITA L. et al., 2003. Psychologie. Praha: Portál. ISBN 80-7178-640-3.
  • ERIKSON, E. H., 1996. Osm věků člověka. Praha: Propsy.
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Tutorial
Consultation
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – final 70 %
Application of Theoretical Knowledge 30 %
Exam conditions
To successfully complete the course, it is necessary to achieve a total of 70% of the interim and final evaluation under the conditions set out below. 30 points, ie 30%, can be obtained in the continuous evaluation. A total of 70 points, ie 70%, can be obtained in the final evaluation. Overall classification of the course, ie points for the final evaluation (70 - 0) + points from the continuous evaluation (30 - 0): Z~~ 100 - 70, X 69.99 - 30, N 29.99 - 0.
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
If the required attendance is not met, compensatory work will be required.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2021, summer 2022, winter 2022, SUMMER 2023, winter 2023, summer 2024, winter 2024.
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