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Syllabus
PSYC4111 Age Psychology
Undergraduate
The University of Georgia 2025 წ.
Given Credits: 6 ECTS
Curator : Gumberidze Nona
E-mail: ngumberidze.webexug@ug.edu.ge
Admission criteria to the course
  • PSYC3111 Educational Psychology - Prerequisite
Description The course covers the major theories and conceptual opinions about children’s age development and introduces the interdisciplinary attitude of acknowledging adult age. It presents the biological, cognitive, social and personal aspects of age development, which are in tight connection with pedagogic practice. The course also refers to the issues connected to adult age like ethnic identity formation, gender issues, internet influence, imperfect families’ problem, drug addiction and etc.
Goals The course covers the major theories and conceptual opinions about children’s age development and introduces the interdisciplinary attitude of acknowledging adult age. It presents the biological, cognitive, social and personal aspects of age development, which are in tight connection with pedagogic practice. The course also refers to the issues connected to adult age like ethnic identity formation, gender issues, internet influence, imperfect families’ problem, drug addiction and etc.
Result
Length
Lecture :    Week: 1
Hours: 2
Student Workload
Sum:150 Hours
Contact hours
Attendance on Lectures 18
Exams 9
Referat 2
Independent hours
Independent studies 110
Preperation of presentation 11
Teaching and Learning Methods
  • Discussions
  • Debates
  • Workbook methods
  • Explanatory method
  • Demonstration method
  • Group Tasks
  • Case Study
  • Written work methods
  • Verbal/Oral method
  • Presentations
Bibliography
Main bibliography
Developmental psychology : Childhood and AdolescenseShaffer,D.,Kipp,K.2004
Additional bibliography
ბავშვის განვითარებაბერკი, ლორა2010
განვითარების ფსიქოლოგია (სასკოლო ასაკი)გოგიჩაიშვილი, თამაზ.2005
1 Week

Lecture

Theme

Introduction to Developmental Psychology and its Research Strategies.



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 1-40
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 55-91
  • განვითარების ფსიქოლოგია (სასკოლო ასაკი) გოგიჩაიშვილი, თამაზ. page: 4-27

2 Week

Lecture

Theme

Introduction to Developmental Psychology and its Research Strategies.



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 41-75
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 7-53

3 Week

Lecture

Theme

Hereditary Influences on Development.



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 77-117
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 93-112

4 Week

Lecture

Theme

Prenatal Development and Birth.



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 119-160
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 112-161

Midterm

Exam topic

Exam Type - , Written exam

Criteria Point sum
Open Questions 2
• Answer is exact and precise, terminology is used appropriately 100%
• Answer is correct, but not exhaustive, terminology is described precisely 75%
• Answer is not exhaustive, terminology precision is violated 50%
• Answer is fragmented 25%
• Answer is incorrect 0%
Tests 2
• Answer is correct 100%
• Answer is incorrect 0%
Definitions 2
• Definition is precise, terminology is used properly 100%
• Definition is correct; terminology relevance is fragmented and violated 75%
• Definition is correct, but not exhaustive 50%
• The definition is correct but not exhaustive, the terminology is incompatible. 25%
• Definition is incorrect 0%
Essay 2
• Student possesses all the essential information, reasoning is logical and consequent; conclusions are evident and arguments clearly presented 100%
• Student possesses most part of the required information, reasoning is logical and consequent, and conclusions are evident 75%
• Student possesses required information partially; reasoning is more or less logical; conclusions require more arguments 50%
• Information presented is incomplete, reasoning is inconsequent, and conclusions are not evident 25%
• Student does not possess the information at all 0%
Case review and solve 2
• Case is solved correctly and in details 100%
• Case is partially solved, no essential mistakes 75%
• Case is partially solved, minor mistakes and errors observed 50%
• Case is partially solved, essential mistakes done 25%
• Case is not solved/is solved incorrectly 0%



5 Week

Lecture

Theme

Infancy.



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 161-198
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 163-223
  • განვითარების ფსიქოლოგია (სასკოლო ასაკი) გოგიჩაიშვილი, თამაზ. page: 81-133

6 Week

Lecture

Theme

Physical Development :The Brain, Body, Motor Skills, and Sexual Development.



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 199-247
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 225-287

7 Week

Lecture

Theme

Cognitive Development: Information-Processing Perspectives.



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 249-340
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 289-405
  • განვითარების ფსიქოლოგია (სასკოლო ასაკი) გოგიჩაიშვილი, თამაზ. page: 168-186

Midterm

Exam topic

Exam Type - , Written exam

Criteria Point sum
Open Questions 6
• Answer is exact and precise, terminology is used appropriately 100%
• Answer is correct, but not exhaustive, terminology is described precisely 75%
• Answer is not exhaustive, terminology precision is violated 50%
• Answer is fragmented 25%
• Answer is incorrect 0%
Tests 3
• Answer is correct 100%
• Answer is incorrect 0%
Definitions 4
• Definition is precise, terminology is used properly 100%
• Definition is correct; terminology relevance is fragmented and violated 75%
• Definition is correct, but not exhaustive 50%
• The definition is correct but not exhaustive, the terminology is incompatible. 25%
• Definition is incorrect 0%
Essay 7
• Student possesses all the essential information, reasoning is logical and consequent; conclusions are evident and arguments clearly presented 100%
• Student possesses most part of the required information, reasoning is logical and consequent, and conclusions are evident 75%
• Student possesses required information partially; reasoning is more or less logical; conclusions require more arguments 50%
• Information presented is incomplete, reasoning is inconsequent, and conclusions are not evident 25%
• Student does not possess the information at all 0%



8 Week

Lecture

Theme

Cognitive Development: Information-Processing Perspectives.



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 343-385
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 407-457

9 Week

Lecture

Theme

Development of Language and Communication Skills.



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 387-427
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 459-511

10 Week

Lecture

Theme

Development of the Self and Social Cognition.

Emotional Development, Temperament, and Attachment.



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 479-523 ; 429-477
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 575-625
  • განვითარების ფსიქოლოგია (სასკოლო ასაკი) გოგიჩაიშვილი, თამაზ. page: 513-572

Midterm

Exam topic

Exam Type - , Written exam

Criteria Point sum
Open Questions 4
• Answer is exact and precise, terminology is used appropriately 100%
• Answer is correct, but not exhaustive, terminology is described precisely 75%
• Answer is not exhaustive, terminology precision is violated 50%
• Answer is fragmented 25%
• Answer is incorrect 0%
Tests 4
• Answer is correct 100%
• Answer is incorrect 0%
Definitions 4
• Definition is precise, terminology is used properly 100%
• Definition is correct; terminology relevance is fragmented and violated 75%
• Definition is correct, but not exhaustive 50%
• The definition is correct but not exhaustive, the terminology is incompatible. 25%
• Definition is incorrect 0%
Case review and solve 4
• Case is solved correctly and in details 100%
• Case is partially solved, no essential mistakes 75%
• Case is partially solved, minor mistakes and errors observed 50%
• Case is partially solved, essential mistakes done 25%
• Case is not solved/is solved incorrectly 0%
Essay 4
• Student possesses all the essential information, reasoning is logical and consequent; conclusions are evident and arguments clearly presented 100%
• Student possesses most part of the required information, reasoning is logical and consequent, and conclusions are evident 75%
• Student possesses required information partially; reasoning is more or less logical; conclusions require more arguments 50%
• Information presented is incomplete, reasoning is inconsequent, and conclusions are not evident 25%
• Student does not possess the information at all 0%



11 Week

Lecture

Theme

Development of the Self and Social Cognition.



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 525-563
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 689-738
  • განვითარების ფსიქოლოგია (სასკოლო ასაკი) გოგიჩაიშვილი, თამაზ. page: 282-290

12 Week

Lecture

Theme

Aggression, Altruism, and Moral Development .



Reading Materials:
  • Developmental psychology : Childhood and Adolescense Shaffer,D.,Kipp,K. page: 565-607
  • ბავშვის განვითარება ბერკი, ლორა page: 627-686
  • განვითარების ფსიქოლოგია (სასკოლო ასაკი) გოგიჩაიშვილი, თამაზ. page: 133-158

13 Week

Presentation

Presentation
• The presenter did not seem to know how to prepare or use visual aids effectively. Presenter didn’t know the topic at all and could not communicate the topic at all 0%
• Often unclear and disorganized, rambled too much. The presentation was confusing and difficult to follow. Transitions between sections poor. Poor quality visual aids, but technically accurate, poor eye contact 25%
• Not always clear or concise. Organization was adequate, but weak. Occasionally wandered and was sometimes difficult to follow. Transitions between sections weak. Marginally acceptable, too complex, crowded, difficult to read or interpret. Adequate coordination with content. Used only adequately. Showed little understanding of how to prepare and use visual aids, Adequate stage presence. Read parts, fumbled with notes, several distracting mannerisms, minimal gestures, minimal eye contact 50%
• Usually clear, concise, well organized. Most of the presentation was easy to follow. Usually clear, easy to interpret, easy to read. Transitions between sections usually coordinate. Generally well coordinated with content, design was normal. Demonstrated some understanding of how to use visual aids. Good stage presence. Fairly confident, used notes fairly well, good gestures, acceptable audience attention and eye contact 75%
• Consistently clear, concise, well organized. Points were easy to follow because of the organization. Very creative and original. Transitions between sections smooth and coordinated. Imaginative design and use of materials, excellent stage presence. Confident, used notes well, at ease, excellent gestures, good audience attention, good eye contact 100%
Research Term Paper
• Student does not possess the information at all 0%
• Information presented is incomplete, reasoning is inconsequent, and conclusions are not evident 25%
• Student possesses required information partially; reasoning is more or less logical; conclusions require more arguments 50%
• Student possesses most part of the required information, reasoning is logical and consequent, and conclusions are evident 75%
• Student possesses all the essential information, reasoning is logical and consequent; conclusions are evident and arguments clearly presented 100%



14 Week

Free Week

15,16,17 Week

Final Exam

Exam topic

Exam Type - Written exam

Criteria Point sum
Open Questions 5
• Answer is exact and precise, terminology is used appropriately 100%
• Answer is correct, but not exhaustive, terminology is described precisely 75%
• Answer is not exhaustive, terminology precision is violated 50%
• Answer is fragmented 25%
• Answer is incorrect 0%
Tests 5
• Answer is correct 100%
• Answer is incorrect 0%
Definitions 5
• Definition is precise, terminology is used properly 100%
• Definition is correct; terminology relevance is fragmented and violated 75%
• Definition is correct, but not exhaustive 50%
• The definition is correct but not exhaustive, the terminology is incompatible. 25%
• Definition is incorrect 0%
Essay 7
• Student possesses all the essential information, reasoning is logical and consequent; conclusions are evident and arguments clearly presented 100%
• Student possesses most part of the required information, reasoning is logical and consequent, and conclusions are evident 75%
• Student possesses required information partially; reasoning is more or less logical; conclusions require more arguments 50%
• Information presented is incomplete, reasoning is inconsequent, and conclusions are not evident 25%
• Student does not possess the information at all 0%
Case review and solve 8
• Case is solved correctly and in details 100%
• Case is partially solved, no essential mistakes 75%
• Case is partially solved, minor mistakes and errors observed 50%
• Case is partially solved, essential mistakes done 25%
• Case is not solved/is solved incorrectly 0%



18,19 Week

Recovery

Evaluation system:
Midterm 50 point 50%
Presentation
  • Written exam - 6 point (Min 1.5 point)
  • Oral exam - 4 point (Min 1 point)
    • Presentation - 40%, theme for presentation - 60%
    Note: It is mandatory to overcome the minimum in each component. Otherwise, the overall assessment presentation points will be abolished.
10 point 10%
Final Exam
  • Written exam - 40 point (Min 20 point)
    • Presentation - 40%, theme for presentation - 60%
    Note: It is mandatory to overcome the minimum in each component. Otherwise, the overall assessment presentation points will be abolished.
40 point 40%

Point GPA The university assessment   The general assessment in Georgia
97-100 4,00 A+ A Excellent
94-96 3,75 A
91-93 3,50 A-
87-90 3,25 B+   Very good
84-86 3,00 B B
81-83 2,75 B-  
77-80 2,50 C+   C good
74-76 2,25 C
71-73 2,00 C-
67-70 1,75 D+   D Satisfactory
64-66 1,50 D
61-63 1,25 D-
51-60 1,00 E E Sufficient
Not passed
41-50   FX FX Insufficient
<40   F F Failed





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