Welcome
EDPS 250 Dual credit
Annette Swanson, M. Ed. Senior Lecturer
Plan for today
learning outcomes, course expectations, and key syllabus highlights.
00:30
Interactive question
Biological processes produce changes in the body. Genes inherited from partents, brain development, height and weight gains, growth in motor skills, and hormal changes during puberty.
Developmental psychology focuses on human growth and changes across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, socioemotional growth. You will learn about how humans grow in general. More importantly, you will reflect on your own growth and consider how to continue growing throughout your life. Additionally, you will gain perspectives to better understand yourself and others, enabling you to love yourself and others more.
Socioemotional processes produce changes in relationships with other people, emotions, and personality.
Cognitive processes lead to changes in thoughts, intelligence, and language.
domains of development
Eight-Period Sequence of Developmental Period
Adolescence
Middle and late childhood
Early childhood
infancy
Prenatal
10 or 12years – 18 or 21yrs
6 – 11 years "elementary years"
2 – 5 or 6 yrs “preschool years”
birth to 18 or 24 months
conception to birth
Eight-Period Sequence of Developmental Period, Con't.
Late adulthood
Middle adulthood
Early adulth
60ish or 70ish – death
40ish – 60ish
20ish – 30ish
The Bio-Psycho-Social Model
Drag each word to the concept it belongs to
friends
sleep
stress
emotions
school pressure
hormones
family
hunger
thinking
Social
Psychological
Biological
What impacts teens most
Communicating
Nurse Visit
Avoiding
Talking to an Adult
Ignore everything and pretend you're fine (avoid).
Ways of coping
Text your friend.
Psychological: anxiety may increase Biological: stress hormones rise Social: distance from friend may grow
Social: relationship may improve Psychological: reduces stress Biological: body tension decreases
Biological: restoring physical needs Psychological: emotional relief Social: friend might worry/ask later
Psychological: increased emotional regulation Social: support system strengthens
Bronfenbrenner
hint
bronfenbrenner
Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory
Bronfenbrenner
Conclusions
Discussion Board Video
Review Theories to Understand Human Development and Complete Quiz
Review Course Syllabus
peers, family, school, culture, community, social media
Your Life as an Ecosystem: Understanding Bronfenbrenner’s Theory Today we’re stepping inside your world to see how different systems shape your choices, experiences, and stress levels. Think of a child like a plant. How the plant grows depends on everything around it—sun, water, soil, bugs, and even people looking after it. Bronfenbrenner says a child’s development works the same way: it’s affected by different layers of their environment. Microsystem – The people and places closest to the child, like family, school, friends, and home. This is like the soil around the plant. Mesosystem – How those closest environments connect. For example, how parents and teachers work together. This is like making sure the soil and water work well together. Exosystem – Things that affect the child even if they’re not directly involved, like a parent’s job or a family friend’s influence. Like the sunlight—your plant feels it even if it doesn’t reach out to it. Macrosystem – The bigger picture: culture, laws, beliefs, and traditions that shape how the child grows. Like the climate where the plant lives. Chronosystem – Time matters! Life changes, big events, or transitions (like moving to a new school or parents divorcing) can affect growth. Like seasons changing for the plant. In short: A child’s development is shaped by lots of layers around them, from immediate family to society as a whole, and all these layers interact with each other.
My name is Annette Swanson, and I will be your instructor for this online synchronous development course. This is my 15th year teaching development and child psychology courses at Ball State. I attended Purdue University and Anderson University respectively. My teaching interests include development and child psychology. In 2017 and 2024, I was honored with the Educational Psychology Outstanding Teaching Award and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Excellence and Innovation Award in the Christa McAuliffe Excellence in teacher education category for Schools Within the Context of Community in 2016. I reside with my family in Anderson. My oldest son graduated from Ball State in computer science, my middle daughter graduated in marketing and digital media, and our youngest is a high school sophomore. My husband Hank and I met at Purdue and have been married for 30 years. In my free time, I practice yoga, mediation, and enjoy visiting the beach with my family. I volunteer at our local animal shelter and I have two goldendoodles, Summer and Daisy (but I'd love to adopt many more).
Conception occurs and development begins. Three stages of prenatal development: germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods.
The Bio-Psycho-Social Model
The Bio‑Psycho‑Social Model was created by George L. Engel in 1977. It says health and behavior are shaped by three connected parts: Biological: body and brain changes (genes, hormones, illness). Psychological: thoughts, feelings, and coping skills. Social: family, friends, school, and culture. All three parts affect each other. For example, a teenager’s hormones (biological) can change their mood (psychological), which can affect friendships (social). To understand adolescent development, we need to look at all three areas together, not just one.
Seek support when needed
Talk to a school counselor, therapist, or doctor if anxiety or stress feels overwhelming or lasts a long time. Join a support group, club, or team to meet peers with shared interests. Practice self-compassion
Remind yourself that it’s okay to struggle and that progress comes in small steps.
Use kind self-talk: “I’m doing the best I can right now.”
Manage thoughts and emotions
Try labeling feelings (I feel anxious/angry/sad) — naming reduces intensity.
Challenge unhelpful thoughts: ask “What is the evidence?” and “Is there another way to view this?”
Use a short worry-time: set 15 minutes daily to notice worries, then move on. Use relaxation techniques
Progressive muscle relaxation (tense/release muscle groups).
Guided mindfulness or short meditations (apps or videos). Stay connected and communicate
Share how you’re feeling with a trusted friend or family member — honesty often brings support.
Make small social plans (text to check in, meet for 15 minutes) to keep connections from drifting.
school, parents, work, sports, friends, TikTok, weather, money, etc.
Biological: body, brain, hormones, genetics, sleep, diet, physical health
Breathe and ground yourself
Practice deep belly breathing for 3–5 minutes (inhale 4, hold 2, exhale 6). Do a quick grounding exercise: name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.
Move your body regularly
Aim for 20–30 minutes of activity most days (walk, bike, dance, sport). Exercise lowers stress hormones and eases anxiety. Sleep and routine
Keep a consistent sleep schedule (same bed/wake times).
Limit screens 30–60 minutes before bed; wind down with reading or calm music.
emotions, coping skills, identity, thoughts
Limit stimulantsReduce caffeine (soda, energy drinks) and avoid using substances to cope — they can worsen anxiety and hormones. Use healthy outlets Creative activities (art, music, writing) or hobbies can lower stress and help express feelings.
Volunteer or help others — focusing outward can reduce rumination and strengthen social bonds.
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Welcome
EDPS 250 Dual credit
Annette Swanson, M. Ed. Senior Lecturer
Plan for today
learning outcomes, course expectations, and key syllabus highlights.
00:30
Interactive question
Biological processes produce changes in the body. Genes inherited from partents, brain development, height and weight gains, growth in motor skills, and hormal changes during puberty.
Developmental psychology focuses on human growth and changes across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, socioemotional growth. You will learn about how humans grow in general. More importantly, you will reflect on your own growth and consider how to continue growing throughout your life. Additionally, you will gain perspectives to better understand yourself and others, enabling you to love yourself and others more.
Socioemotional processes produce changes in relationships with other people, emotions, and personality.
Cognitive processes lead to changes in thoughts, intelligence, and language.
domains of development
Eight-Period Sequence of Developmental Period
Adolescence
Middle and late childhood
Early childhood
infancy
Prenatal
10 or 12years – 18 or 21yrs
6 – 11 years "elementary years"
2 – 5 or 6 yrs “preschool years”
birth to 18 or 24 months
conception to birth
Eight-Period Sequence of Developmental Period, Con't.
Late adulthood
Middle adulthood
Early adulth
60ish or 70ish – death
40ish – 60ish
20ish – 30ish
The Bio-Psycho-Social Model
Drag each word to the concept it belongs to
friends
sleep
stress
emotions
school pressure
hormones
family
hunger
thinking
Social
Psychological
Biological
What impacts teens most
Communicating
Nurse Visit
Avoiding
Talking to an Adult
Ignore everything and pretend you're fine (avoid).
Ways of coping
Text your friend.
Psychological: anxiety may increase Biological: stress hormones rise Social: distance from friend may grow
Social: relationship may improve Psychological: reduces stress Biological: body tension decreases
Biological: restoring physical needs Psychological: emotional relief Social: friend might worry/ask later
Psychological: increased emotional regulation Social: support system strengthens
Bronfenbrenner
hint
bronfenbrenner
Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory
Bronfenbrenner
Conclusions
Discussion Board Video
Review Theories to Understand Human Development and Complete Quiz
Review Course Syllabus
peers, family, school, culture, community, social media
Your Life as an Ecosystem: Understanding Bronfenbrenner’s Theory Today we’re stepping inside your world to see how different systems shape your choices, experiences, and stress levels. Think of a child like a plant. How the plant grows depends on everything around it—sun, water, soil, bugs, and even people looking after it. Bronfenbrenner says a child’s development works the same way: it’s affected by different layers of their environment. Microsystem – The people and places closest to the child, like family, school, friends, and home. This is like the soil around the plant. Mesosystem – How those closest environments connect. For example, how parents and teachers work together. This is like making sure the soil and water work well together. Exosystem – Things that affect the child even if they’re not directly involved, like a parent’s job or a family friend’s influence. Like the sunlight—your plant feels it even if it doesn’t reach out to it. Macrosystem – The bigger picture: culture, laws, beliefs, and traditions that shape how the child grows. Like the climate where the plant lives. Chronosystem – Time matters! Life changes, big events, or transitions (like moving to a new school or parents divorcing) can affect growth. Like seasons changing for the plant. In short: A child’s development is shaped by lots of layers around them, from immediate family to society as a whole, and all these layers interact with each other.
My name is Annette Swanson, and I will be your instructor for this online synchronous development course. This is my 15th year teaching development and child psychology courses at Ball State. I attended Purdue University and Anderson University respectively. My teaching interests include development and child psychology. In 2017 and 2024, I was honored with the Educational Psychology Outstanding Teaching Award and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Excellence and Innovation Award in the Christa McAuliffe Excellence in teacher education category for Schools Within the Context of Community in 2016. I reside with my family in Anderson. My oldest son graduated from Ball State in computer science, my middle daughter graduated in marketing and digital media, and our youngest is a high school sophomore. My husband Hank and I met at Purdue and have been married for 30 years. In my free time, I practice yoga, mediation, and enjoy visiting the beach with my family. I volunteer at our local animal shelter and I have two goldendoodles, Summer and Daisy (but I'd love to adopt many more).
Conception occurs and development begins. Three stages of prenatal development: germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods.
The Bio-Psycho-Social Model
The Bio‑Psycho‑Social Model was created by George L. Engel in 1977. It says health and behavior are shaped by three connected parts: Biological: body and brain changes (genes, hormones, illness). Psychological: thoughts, feelings, and coping skills. Social: family, friends, school, and culture. All three parts affect each other. For example, a teenager’s hormones (biological) can change their mood (psychological), which can affect friendships (social). To understand adolescent development, we need to look at all three areas together, not just one.
Seek support when needed Talk to a school counselor, therapist, or doctor if anxiety or stress feels overwhelming or lasts a long time. Join a support group, club, or team to meet peers with shared interests. Practice self-compassion Remind yourself that it’s okay to struggle and that progress comes in small steps. Use kind self-talk: “I’m doing the best I can right now.”
Manage thoughts and emotions Try labeling feelings (I feel anxious/angry/sad) — naming reduces intensity. Challenge unhelpful thoughts: ask “What is the evidence?” and “Is there another way to view this?” Use a short worry-time: set 15 minutes daily to notice worries, then move on. Use relaxation techniques Progressive muscle relaxation (tense/release muscle groups). Guided mindfulness or short meditations (apps or videos). Stay connected and communicate Share how you’re feeling with a trusted friend or family member — honesty often brings support. Make small social plans (text to check in, meet for 15 minutes) to keep connections from drifting.
school, parents, work, sports, friends, TikTok, weather, money, etc.
Biological: body, brain, hormones, genetics, sleep, diet, physical health
Breathe and ground yourself Practice deep belly breathing for 3–5 minutes (inhale 4, hold 2, exhale 6). Do a quick grounding exercise: name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste. Move your body regularly Aim for 20–30 minutes of activity most days (walk, bike, dance, sport). Exercise lowers stress hormones and eases anxiety. Sleep and routine Keep a consistent sleep schedule (same bed/wake times). Limit screens 30–60 minutes before bed; wind down with reading or calm music.
emotions, coping skills, identity, thoughts
Limit stimulantsReduce caffeine (soda, energy drinks) and avoid using substances to cope — they can worsen anxiety and hormones. Use healthy outlets Creative activities (art, music, writing) or hobbies can lower stress and help express feelings. Volunteer or help others — focusing outward can reduce rumination and strengthen social bonds.