Course Description
Cognitive and Developmental Learning Theories, are a body of theories that emphasize mental aspects of development (i.e. logic and memory). Emphasis will be placed on theories of operational learning, psycho-social stages of development, ethics of justice and moral reasoning. Participants will be able to apply these concepts to garner a more holistic understanding of the typical child development in the context of social work practice with children and families.
Course Title: Cognitive and Developmental Learning Theories
Instructor: Trélan Nicole Holder, MS, LCSW
Contact Hours/CEUs: 4-Hours
Format: Online Self-Study Course (Text-based Readings and Videos)
Process: Register and pay for course. Read content online.
Pass online post-test and print certificate of completion. Registrants
can access course for 2 years from date of registration.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the (4) stages (sensori-motor, pre-operational, concrete operational, formal operational) of Piaget’s Cognitive Developmental theory.
- Define the (4) stages (sensori-motor, pre-operational, concrete operational, formal operational) of Piaget’s Cognitive Developmental theory.
- Define Egocentrism in the context of children’s ability or inability to differentiate between two points of view, and how this concept applies to their comprehension of family dynamics (conflict, roles, interpersonal relationships).
- Define Moral Reasoning as articulated by Kohlberg’s theory on Moral Reasoning.
- Identify the specific (6) stages of moral development that constitute Kohlberg’s Theory on Moral Reasoning.
- Identify the (3) structural levels that constitute Kohlberg’s theory on Moral Reasoning.
- Identify the implications of cognitive and moral development to human behavior and social work practice.
Course Features
- Lectures 31
- Quizzes 7
- Duration 4 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 3
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 31 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Module 1: Course Overview and Pre-TestCourse Description, Objectives and Pre-Test3
- Module 2: Cognitive TheoriesTheories of Cognition, Jean Piaget, Social Personality Development10
- 2.1Module 2: Cognitive Theories5 Minutes
- 2.2Table 1: Theories of Cognition5 Minutes
- 2.3Jean Piaget (1896-1980)5 Minutes
- 2.4Table 2: Piaget’s Cognitive-Developmental Stages5 Minutes
- 2.5Social Personality Development5 Minutes
- 2.6Milestones: Age 3 to 6 months5 Minutes
- 2.7Milestones: Age 6 to 12 months5 Minutes
- 2.8Video: InBrief: The Foundations of Lifelong Health5 Minutes
- 2.9Module 2: Review Quiz- Cognitive & Learning Theories10 Minutes3 Questions
- 2.10Exercise 1: Video Reflection & Reading5 Minutes
- Module 3: Moral DevelopmentKohlberg's Theory, Gilligan's Theory7
- 3.1Module 3: Moral Development5 Minutes
- 3.2Gilligan’s Stages: Ethics of Care5 Minutes
- 3.3Gilligan’s Three Stages of Moral Development5 Minutes
- 3.4Community Violence and Trauma5 Minutes
- 3.5Video: Unnatural Causes: Anti-Violence Program5 Minutes
- 3.6Exercise 2: Video Reflection: Anti-Violence Program10 Minutes3 Questions
- 3.7Video: Unnatural Causes- Place Matters5 Minutes
- Module 4: Cognition and EmotionCognitive and Emotional Disorders5
- Module 5: Behavioral Change StrategiesFour Behavioral Change Strategies, The Psychodynamic Stance, The Humanistic Perspective, The Self9
- 5.1Module 5: Behavioral Strategies5 Minutes
- 5.2Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology5 Minutes
- 5.3The Psychodynamic Stance5 Minutes
- 5.4Humanistic Perspective5 Minutes
- 5.5The “Self”5 Minutes
- 5.6Emotional Framework5 Minutes
- 5.7Exercise 3: Case Study5 Minutes
- 5.8Case Study: Review Questions10 Minutes3 Questions
- 5.9Concluding Thoughts5 Minutes
- Resources, References, Course Survey & Post-Test4