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Human Growth and Development

HHG4M-GRADE 12

Course Code:

HHG4M

Subject:

Human Growth and Development

Course type:

open

Prerequiste:

None

HHG4M explores the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of individuals from conception through late adulthood.

Drawing on insights from

  • Psychology
  • Sociology Anthropology Students examine developmental theories
  • The impact of risk
  • Protective factors across life stages.
The course encourages inquiry-based learning and is ideal for those interested in careers in health care, education, social services, or early childhood development.

Unit 1: Theories of Human Development

Students examine foundational frameworks for understanding human growth and behaviour.
Lessons include:
  • Freud’s Psychosexual Theory

  • Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages

  • Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning

  • Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory

  • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

  • Threats to Development (e.g., Trauma, Neglect)

  • Protective Factors and Resilience

  • Role of Government and NGOs in Human Development

Unit 2: Physical Development Across the Lifespan

This unit explores the biological changes that occur from infancy to old age.
Lessons include:
  • Gesell’s Maturation Theory

  • Puberty and Physical Milestones

  • Menopause and Aging Bodies

  • Brain Development and Neural Plasticity

  • Gross and Fine Motor Skill Development

  • Role of Sensory Stimulation

  • Biological Risk Factors and Environmental Influences

Unit 3: Cognitive Development and Intelligence

Students investigate how individuals think, learn, and reason across various life stages.
Lessons include:
  • Piaget’s Cognitive Development Stages

  • Kohlberg’s Moral Reasoning Theory

  • Reflective Thinking and Adult Cognition

  • Information Processing and Memory

  • Language Development and Acquisition

  • Intelligence Theories and Multiple Intelligences

  • Cognitive Developmental Delays and Interventions

Unit 4: Socio-Emotional Development and Personality

This unit focuses on personality formation, relationships, and emotional growth.
Lessons include:
  • Attachment Theory (Bowlby, Ainsworth)

  • Emotional Regulation and Empathy

  • Birth Order and Personality Traits

  • Identity Formation and Self-Concept

  • Gender Roles and Cultural Influences

  •  Socialization Processes and Agents

  • Marginalization and Its Psychological Impact

Unit 5: Final Evaluation

Students consolidate their learning with summative assessments.
Lessons include:
  • Final Culminating Profile or Developmental Case Study

  • Final Exam

  • 70% of the final grade is based on coursework, including:
    • Developmental theory applications and case analyses

    • Journals and personal growth reflections

    • Research on life-span milestones and social factors

    • Quizzes, tests, and collaborative activities

  • 30% of the final grade is based on final evaluations:
    • 20% Culminating development-based profile or applied project

    • 10% Final written exam assessing key theories and life stage understanding

All assessments follow Ontario curriculum standards and are designed to foster a deep understanding of human growth and the many social, biological, and psychological factors that influence it.

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