DTDLY18 Developmental Psychology

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
5/0/52. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Magdaléna Lípová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Veronika Broulíková
Studio of Dance and Movement Theatre and Education – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Studio of Dance and Movement Theatre and Education – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Prerequisites
Students must complete the course in connection with general psychology.
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
The aim of the course is to provide students with an insight into the psychology of development for the purposes of their own practice. The course in developmental psychology offers an overview of the specific characteristics of psychological development in all periods (child psychology, adult psychology, gerontopsychology).
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: - students are oriented in various perspectives and approaches to the periodization of psychological development; - students are oriented in the professional terminology of developmental psychology;- Students are familiar with theories of significant figures in ontogenetic psychology (Jean Piaget, Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson). - Students are familiar with theories of Czech representatives of biodromal psychology (Zdeněk Matějček, Pavel Říčan, Josef Langmeier, Dana Krejčířová, Marie Vágnerová, etc.).- Students are familiar with the theories of Czech representatives of biodromal psychology (Zdeněk Matějček, Pavel Říčan, Josef Langmeier, Dana Krejčířová, Marie Vágnerová, etc.). Skills:- Students are able to use terminology from developmental psychology. - Students are familiar with literature in the field of developmental psychology and are able to write an independent academic text characterizing the psyche at individual stages of development. - Students are able to create a program for children that takes into account the specifics of psychological development. Competencies:- Students are able to use their knowledge of developmental psychology in pedagogical practice. - Students are able to apply knowledge from the field of developmental psychology in theater production for children.
Syllabus
During the second semester, students will study the following areas of developmental psychology: - pubescence; - adolescence; - adulthood; - old age; - the terminal stage of life, E.K. Ross; - specific developmental problems; - dyslexia and specific learning disorders; - ADHD; - psychological deprivation; - children with illnesses or disabilities; - the family as a system.
Literature
  • Davido, R.: Kresba jako nástroj poznání dítěte. Praha: Portál 2001. info
  • Hříchová, M., Novotná, L., Miňhová, J: Vývojová psychologie pro učitele. ZČU Plzeň 2004. info
  • Langmeier, J., Krejčířová, D.: Vývojová psychologie. Praha: Grada 2006. info
  • Langmeier, J., Langmeier, M., Krejčířová, D.: Vývojová psychologie s úvodem do vývojové neurofyziologie. Praha: H&H 2002. info
  • Lucasová, E.: Logoterapie ve výchově. Praha: Portál 1997. info
  • Matějček, Z., Dytrych: Krizové situace v rodině očima dítěte. Praha: portál 2002. info
  • Matějček, Z.: Dyslexie - specifické poruchy čtení. Jinočany: H?H 1995. info
  • Matějček, Z.: Výbor z díla. Praha 2005. info
  • Munden, A., Arcelus, J.: Poruchy pozornosti a hyperaktivita. Praha: Portál 2002. info
  • Piaget, J.: Inhelderová, B.: Psychologie dítěte. Praha: Portál 2007. info
  • Pokorná, V.: Cvičení pro děti se specifickými poruchami učení. Praha: Portál 2002. info
  • Prekopová, J.: Schweizerová, Ch.: Děti jsou hosté, kteří hledají cestu. Praha: Portál 1999. info
  • Říčan, P., Krejčířová, D.: Dětská klinická psychologie. Praha: Grada 1997. info
  • Říčan, P.: Cesta životem. Praha: Portál 2004. info
  • Vágnerová, M.: Psychopatologie pro pomáhající profese. Praha: Portál 1999. info
  • Vágnerová, M.: Vývojová psychologie I, II. Praha: Portál 2001. info
  • Zelinková, O.: Poruchy učení. Praha: Portál 2003. info
Teaching methods
Forms of lessons: lectures, seminars Teaching methods: lectures, working with text and the visual material, discussions, students' individual activities.
Assessment methods
The semester ends with a written exam covering specified topics. For students specializing in Theater and Education for the Deaf, the written exam is followed by an oral exam, interpreted into sign language by an interpreter.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2020, Summer 2022, Summer 2023.
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