Child development Theories

Psycho-social stages (Erikson), Cognitive development (Piaget), Moral development (Kohlberg), Socio-cultural approach to cognitive development (Vygotsky), Ecological systems theory (Bronfenbrenner).

Problems of Marginalized Children and the mea

Slum, Socially deprived, HIV affected Children, Street children, abused Children, Children working in unorganized sectors and child labour

Impact of mass media on Children/ adolescents

Impact of mass media and social media on adolescent development - Impact of mass media on early childhood experiences and development - effects of media on racial and gender stereotyping.

LPG on Child development with special referen

effects of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) on Child development with special reference to India

Growth and development of childhood

Impact of nature and nurture on child development

Stages and dimensions of development

Stages: infancy, early childhood and adolescence and their dimensions of development: physical, cognitive, moral, emotional and social

Socializing agencies of child development

Agencies of socialization: Family, school, peer, and community

Understanding adolescence

Observation, Interview schedules, case study method

Play for child development

Contribution of play to Children's Physical, Social, emotional and Cognitive development