Specialize in the hands of renowned professionals with extensive experience in the use of Developmental Psychology in the educational field. A unique opportunity to stand out in a field with a high demand for professionals”

The main objective of Developmental Psychology is to foster the integral development of each individual. Therefore, education professionals must have an intensive specialization in this area of study. The teacher must know how cognitive structures work in the different stages of the students and learn to design educational intervention programs to stimulate and compensate for the students' learning difficulties. 

In this complete program, professionals will go through a long and effective learning process, which will allow them to delve into Educational Psychology, addressing the different needs of their students. Throughout these months of specialization, students will understand the role of Developmental Psychology in education, they will favor the development of reflective processes as the best way to generate the construction of knowledge and will be able to analyze what factors influence the transmission of social in the transmission of social norms and values at school. 

This tool is of maximum interest to any professional because it materializes in a practical way, the intentions of development, improvement and improvement of educational plans and the intervention of any center or institution. 

A highly efficient Postgraduate certificate that will exponentially expand your professional capacity, positioning you as a specialist in Developmental Psychology in this field”   

This Postgraduate certificate in Developmental Psychology contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of practical case studies presented by experts
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Learn, from specialists, the most interesting methodologies and the most effective systems to promote Educational Psychology in a real and effective way” 

The program includes in its teaching staff professionals from the sector who bring to this program their work experience, as well as recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow professionals to learn in professionals a situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to prepare in real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented to them throughout the academic year. For this purpose students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts. 

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A highly efficient program that will allow you to advance in your profession in a simple and autonomous way"

All the contents of this Postgraduate certificate have been developed with a high-quality criteria in each of the stages of the program. For this purpose, the most relevant and comprehensive topics have been selected, with the latest and most interesting updates In an interesting way and with a constant and complete impact, it will allow professionals to grow from the first moment of the study. 

A complete and stimulating process that will allow you to get the most knowledge in this field” 

Module 1. Developmental Psychology

1.1. Origin and Current Status of Developmental Psychology 

1.1.1. Philosophical Background of Developmental Psychology
1.1.2. Twentieth Century Models of Developmental Psychology

1.1.2.1. The Organicist Model 
1.1.2.2. The Mechanistic Model 
1.1.2.3. The Life Cycle Model

1.1.3. Current Models of Developmental Psychology

1.1.3.1. The Ethological Model
1.1.3.2. The Ecological Model
1.1.3.3. The Information Processing Model
1.1.3.4. The Evolutionary Cognitive Model 
1.1.3.5. The Cultural-Historical Model

1.2. Developmental Psychology: Concepts and Approaches 

1.2.1. Psychological Development and its Fundamental Determinants
1.2.2. Definition and Objectives of Developmental Psychology
1.2.3. Conceptual Controversies

1.3. Developmental Research Methods and Designs

1.3.1. Introduction and Phases of Evolutionary Research
1.3.2. Types of Research

1.3.2.1. Systematic Observation
1.3.2.2. Psychophysiological Methods
1.3.2.3. Standardized Problem-Solving
1.3.2.4. Clinical Interviews
1.3.2.5. Questionnaires, Tests, Self-Reports
1.3.2.6. Case Studies
1.3.2.7. Ethnographic Descriptions

1.3.3. Types of Evolutionary Designs

1.3.3.1. Longitudinal Design
1.3.3.2. Cross-Sectional Design

1.4. Psychological Development in Early Childhood

1.4.1. Factors Influencing the Control of the Growth Process
1.4.2. Brain Growth 
1.4.3. Birth and Newborn
1.4.4. Basis of Psychomotor Development and Postural Control 

1.5. Psychological Development from 2 to 6 Years of Age

1.5.1. Psychological Development between 2 and 6 Years of Age
1.5.2. Intellectual Development and Cognitive Processes between 2 and 6 Years of Age
1.5.3. Language Development
1.5.4. Personality Development between 2 and 6 Years of Age
1.5.5. Social Awareness and Development of Standards and Values between the Ages of 2 and 6 Years
1.5.6. Social Development and Behavior from 2 to 6 Years of Age

1.6. Psychological Development from 6 to 12 Years of Age

1.6.1. Basic Cognitive Processes and Intellectual Development between 6 Years and Adolescence

1.6.1.1. Development of Attention, Memory and Cognition
1.6.1.2. Concrete Operational Thinking

1.6.2. Personality Development from Age 6 Through Adolescence

1.6.2.1. Personality Development
1.6.2.2. Self-Awareness
1.6.2.3. Emotional Development between 6 years of Age and Adolescence
1.6.2.4. Gender Development between Ages 6 and Adolescence 

1.6.3. Social Knowledge and Development of Standards between 6 Years and Adolescence 
1.6.4. Social Development and Behavior from 6 Years to Adolescence

1.7. Psychological Development in Adolescence

1.7.1. Adolescence and its Evolutionary Significance 
1.7.2. From Formal Thinking to Conceptual Change
1.7.3. Personality Development in Adolescence
1.7.4. Social Development during Adolescence

1.8. Psychological Development in Adulthood 

1.8.1. Change and Development in Adulthood
1.8.2. Cognitive Development in Adulthood
1.8.3. Personality Development in Adulthood
1.8.4. Social Development from Mid-Life Onwards

1.9. Psychological Development in Old Age 

1.9.1. Change and Development in Old Age
1.9.2. Cognitive Development in Old Age
1.9.3. Personality Development in Old Age

1.10. School as a Socializing Institution 

1.10.1. Socialization and Learning
1.10.2. The School as a Socializing Institution
1.10.3. Tradition and Cultural Heritage

This exceptional quality syllabus is an invaluable tool for your professional development”