Programme name : Department of Human Development
Year
of Establishment : 1984
Programme Description :
Human Development investigates how people develop
throughout their lives and how cultural and social settings help to shape
what is possible. You will study the biological process that characterizes
each stage of life and how we move physically from one stage to next. It
also focuses on how biological factors affect psychology and social
behaviors which change over time.
The discipline is both science and art in its nature.
The Programme offers an interdisciplinary approach to understand individuals
and family development across the lifespan. It facilitates students to have
theoretical knowledge, practical’s, providing hands-on opportunity to use
knowledge and skills gained in the classroom in professional work settings
during the study period. The Programme also permits students to equip
themselves with research skills as well as to develop professional and
entrepreneurial skills related to various fields of human development like
early childhood care and education, children with special needs, geriatric
care, common behavior, etc.
The department is committed to its students' learning’s
and success and is in conjunction with the vision mission and objectives of
the institution.
Programme objectives :
- To facilitate the
students to work professionally and efficiently in curriculum
development, research, welfare Programmes and community services related
to human development.
- To describe the
distinctive growth and development of individuals from conception to
late adulthood and learn the changes that occurs during biological and
ecological conditions.
- To gain skills to
establish entrepreneurial setups like early childhood education Centers,
home for aged, voluntary groups, NGOs, etc.
Programme outcomes :
- To make students
aware of the uniqueness of each child, both genetically and
experimentally, and help the students plan activities for the children
- To help students
understand the lifespan of an individual, and develop Programmes for
infants, pre-scholars, school-going children, as well as young and old
adults
- To expose students
to various philosophies of schools and child/family welfare
organizations through seminars, field-visits, and internships
- To prepare students
to be teachers by helping them explore the natural environment through
observing, investigating, experimenting, and experiencing in the
experimental laboratory school – Prangan
- Learn to critically
examine the issues of life and become active agent in bringing
affirmative changes in society.
- Explore
contemporary issues, understand the magnitude of daily life problems and
identify appropriate solutions to help human kind at large.
Graduate Attributes in Subject :
- Disciplinary
knowledge – capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of concepts
of human development
- Information/Digital
Literacy- capable to use ICT in variety in learning situations.
- Reflective
Thinking- learn to be curious which motivates students to reflect on
impressions of life.
- Self-Directed
Learning- ability to work independently and identify appropriate
resources required for research projects and assignments.
- Leadership
Readiness/ Qualities- students acquire leadership roles and qualities
- Lifelong Learning-
inspire spark of lifelong learning in students.
Scope for further studies/Higher Education :
- Gender studies
- Research and
Advocacy
- Developmental
Studies
- Education
- Masters Programme
in Human Development/ Early Childhood Education/ Extension Education
- Masters in Social
Work
- M.A. in Applied
Psychology
- M.A. in Counseling
Psychology
- M.A. in Clinical
Psychology
- Masters in
Educational Technology
- Masters in Business
Administration
- Masters in
Population Studies
- P.G Diploma in
Early Childhood Education
- P.G. Diploma in
Counseling
- P.G. Diploma in
Special Education
- B.Ed (Regular)
- B.Ed (Special
Education)
Career opportunities :
- Self Employed/
Entrepreneurs
- Early Childhood
Educators & Administrators in School
- Opening Day Care
centers
- Research Assistance
in Educational Setups
- Special Educators
- Preschool Head/
Founder
- Designing
Children's books & Songs
- Creativity &
Storytelling Classes
- Designing Teaching
Aid
- Project
Coordinators
- Community Officers
- Trainers of
Para-Professional Workers
- Child Welfare
Officer
Prangan (Experimental Nursery ) :
Smt. Kamlaben Gambhirchand Shah Experimental Nursery
School PRANGAN (established in 1986) is the laboratory for the Department of
Human Development of Dr. B. M. N. College of Home Science. PRANGAN Nursery
School is a Human Relationship Laboratory. It is a place where adults can
learn as they observe children and participate with them. It serves as a
Laboratory for the study of Human relations. PRANGAN provides practical
experience for the students of Human Development department and helps them
understand the behavior and development of the child along with bridging the
gap between Human Development Theory and Practical.
'Learning Through Play' is the Philosophy of PRANGAN.
All the activities provide enriched learning experiences for the children
and promote all round development of the child.
Prominent Alumnae
Ms. Padma Rewari - 1995 Head, Child Welfare and
Education
Dr Tanuja Prem - 1996 Founder, Education
Matters
Dhanvanti Deshmukh - 1996 Nursery Manager, London
UK
Chetna Amit Ajmera - 1987 Shri J L Shah I T
Center
Sunita Krishnan - 1998-99 Owner Tot Town Inc.
Canada
Archana Rao - 1998 Head, Accelerator Programme
Vinisha Chhabra - 1999 DGM - HR
Kruti Shah - 2009 Founder, Forward Steps
Preschool
Anuradha Bhavar - 2017 Executive NGO
Engagements
Ramya Nityanand - 2019 Counseling Psychologist