Магистратура
2026/2027
Наука о развитии человека
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Обучение и оценивание как наука)
Кто читает:
Департамент образовательных программ
Где читается:
Институт образования
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 3, 4 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
6
Контактные часы:
60
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course provides an integrated exploration of human development from infancy through adolescence, bridging classic psychological theories with modern cognitive neuroscience. Students will critically evaluate foundational developmental frameworks and build upon them to examine the neurobiological mechanisms of cognitive growth, including synaptic pruning, myelination, and functional brain network maturation.
The curriculum emphasizes the practical application of developmental science. Students will learn to design and critically assess research using key behavioral and neuroimaging methods tailored for pediatric populations. A core focus will be on translating empirical findings from large-scale studies to understand real-world issues in education, and policy, preparing students to contribute to the next generation of developmental research and its applications.
Learning Objectives
- to critically evaluate core developmental theories (e.g., Piaget, Vygotsky) and their key debates, forming a foundation for modern research questions.
- to select and apply age-appropriate behavioral and neuroimaging methods for designing robust, ethical studies with children and adolescents.
- to analyze cognitive development through neurobiological mechanisms (e.g., pruning, myelination) and connect these to behavioral milestones.
- to translate neuroscientific evidence from large-scale studies into practical applications for education and research.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- to reasonably choose suitable neuroimaging methods for studying cognitive development with samples of children and adolescents
- to think critically about key theoretical aspects relevant to research, including domain-specific vs. domain-general frameworks, descriptive vs. causal models, and developmental vs. adult-focused theories
- to apply essential research methods and best practices for designing and conducting studies across diverse age groups, enabling students to develop robust, age-appropriate research designs for diverse populations
- to analyze cognitive development from neurobiological perspective and connect it to educational practices
Course Contents
- Foundational Developmental Theories
- Research Methods for Developmental Populations
- Neurobiological Foundations of Cognitive Development
- Applied Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
Assessment Elements
- Participation
- Critical Presentation of a Developmental Neuroscience Paper
- Integrative Developmental Study Design Assignment
- Assessment on Methods and Interpretation in Applied Developmental Neuroscience
Interim Assessment
- 2026/2027 4th module0.3 * Assessment on Methods and Interpretation in Applied Developmental Neuroscience + 0.3 * Integrative Developmental Study Design Assignment + 0.2 * Critical Presentation of a Developmental Neuroscience Paper + 0.2 * Participation
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Brain & behavior : an introduction to biological psychology, Garrett, B., 2011
- Lifespan development and the brain : the perspective of biocultural co-constructivism, , 2010
- Research methods for cognitive neuroscience, Newman, A. J., 2019
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Brain and behaviour : revisiting the classic studies, , 2017
- Cognitive developmental change : theories, models and measurement, , 2010
- The Oxford handbook of cognitive neuroscience. Vol.2: The cutting edges, , 2016