Weekly Schedule and Objectives

Week 1 - 10/21

Introduction: Principles of Growth &Development; Theory

pp. 156 –170

Objectives for Week 1

Describe the role of theories and importance for nurses.
Identify basic principles of growth and development.
Discuss the “Nature vs. Nurture” research.
Discuss the emotional, psychosocial and cognitive developmental theories postulated by Freud, Piaget and Erikson.

Week 2 - 10/28

Conception through Infancy

pp. 172-189

Objectives for Week 2

Identify three pre-natal factors, which may have an effect on the growth and development of the infant.
Describe the maturation and growth of the infant.
Discuss the psychosocial, emotional, and cognitive growth of the infant according to Erikson and Piaget.
Explain the play pattern of an infant.

Week 3 - 11/04

Toddler, Preschooler

pp. 189-196

Objectives for Week 3

Describe the maturation and growth of early childhood through toddler hood.
Discuss the psychosocial, emotional and cognitive growth of early childhood through toddler hood.
Define separation anxiety and identify teaching skills for parents.
Describe the process of toilet training.
Describe play patterns of the toddler.

Week 4 - 11/11

Preschooler, School-age Children

pp. 193-205

Objectives for Week 4

Describe the maturation and growth of the pre-schooler.
Discuss the psychosocial, emotional, and cognitive growth of the pre-schooler.
Identify play patterns in the pre-schooler.
Determine safety needs of the pre-schooler.
Develop a plan of care for the hospitalized pre-schooler
Describe concrete operational thought.
Outline the cognitive development of the school-age child.
Describe the language development of the school-age child.
Summarize the psychosocial development of the school-age child according to Erikson and Piaget.

Week 5 - 11/18

Preadolescent/Adolescent

pp. 204-214

Objectives for Week 5

Describe normal growth and development of the preadolescent/adolescent.
Discuss developmental theories of preadolescent/adolescent.
Summarize the importance of peers for the teenager.
Identify health risk factors for the preadolescent/adolescent.

Week 6 - 11/25

Thanksgiving Holiday

Week 7 - 12/2

Mid-term, Lecture

Young Adult/

pp. 217-226

Objectives for Week 7

Discuss developmental theories of young adulthood.
Explain Erikson’s stage of intimacy vs. isolation.
Discuss major life events of young adults and the childbearing family.
Describe the significance of family in the life of the young adult.
Describe health concerns of the young adult.

Week 8 - 12/8

Middle Adult, Menopause

pp. 226-232

Objectives for Week 8

Describe normal physiological changes in middle adulthood.
Discuss cognitive and psychosocial changes occurring during the adult years.
List and discuss major life events or middle adults.
Discuss physiological and psychological implication of menopause and mid-life crisis.

Week 9 - 12/16

Final Exam

pp. 158-232

Return to Home Page