Academic Department
Human Development and Family Studies
Constituent Department under College of Community Science
The department of Human Development and Family Studies, one of the major discipline under college of Community Science ,AAU imparts education in diverse areas, including child and adolescent development, adult development and aging, biological and psychological aspects of human development, family studies, interventional and developmental research methods. Equal parts of theory, research and application are embedded in every course of study, balancing classroom exposure and experiences in the real world through research and extension activities.
Objectives:
The specific objectives of the PG degree programme of the Department of HDFS, College of
Community Science are mentioned below:
• To emulate and create post-graduate students to undertake quality research in different
areas of Human Development and Family Studies.
• To orient students about the need and scope of different areas of human life span
including ECCE education, education for the PwDs, gender issues, adolescents and
elderly development, current research trends in human development and theoretical
background in human life span.
Vision:
The vision of the department is to upgrade the department as the nationally recognized centre of excellence in the area of Human development. The department will have more branches in the areas of Early Childhood Education, Developmental Care Children Challenges, Women and Family Studies to provide students with opportunities to develop all levels of professional competence in the respective subjects.
Mission:
- To educate and inspire students to improve the lives of children and families in society by using a holistic approach.
- To ensure professional competencies among students in the fields of welfare of family and community. The department offers knowledge and skill-based world-class curricula with multidisciplinary combinations.
- To establish relationships with relevant government as well as non-government departments, societies, etc. for academic, research collaborations and convergence programmes.
- The Human Development and Family Studies Department works to create a healthy society by implementing different types of academic research, curriculum and research projects as well as extension and other relevant academic activities and extension programmes in the society under its academic course.
| # | Course No. | Course Title | Credit | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDFS (SEC VIII)221, * | Monitoring and Evaluation of ECCE Centres | 1 (0+1) | |
| 2 | HDFS 312, 2(1+1) * | Adulthood Development | 2 (1+1) | |
| 3 | HDFS 413(b) 3 (1+2 * | Advanced Developmental and Behavioural Assessment | 3 (1+2) | |
| 4 | HDFS (SEC VII)221 1( * | Management of ECCE Centers | 1 (0+1) | |
| 5 | HDFS 112 (SEC I) 2(0 * | Developmental Assessment I (Infancy and Toddlerhood) | 2 (0+2) | |
| 6 | HDFS 112, (SEC II) 2 * | Infant Stimulation Practices | 2 (0+2) | |
| 7 | HDFS 113, 3(2+1): * | Childhood Development | 3 (2+1) | |
| 8 | HDFS 122 (a) 2(2+0) * | Theoretical Approaches to Parenting | 2 (2+0) | |
| 9 | HDFS 122 (b) 2(1+1): * | Personality Development | 2 (1+1) | |
| 10 | HDFS 122 (SEC III) 2 * | Developmental Assessment II (Childhood) | 2 (0+2) | |
| 11 | HDFS 122 (SEC IV) * | Health Practices in Early Childhood | 2 (0+2) | |
| 12 | HDFS 211 (SEC V) 1( * | Establishment of ECCE Centres | 1 (0+1) | |
| 13 | HDFS 211 (SEC VI) * | Programme Planning and Execution in ECCE Centres | 1 (0+1) | |
| 14 | HDFS 213 3(2+1) * | Early Childhood Education | 3 (2+1) | |
| 15 | HDFS 222, 2(2+0) * | Theories and Practices in Early Childhood Education | 2 (2+0) | |
| 16 | HDFS 313, 3(2+1): * | Adolescent Development | 3 (2+1) | |
| 17 | HDFS 413 3(1+2): * | Computer Application in ECCE | 3 (1+2) | |
| 18 | HDFS 413 3(2+1) * | Developmental Challenges in Children | 3 (2+1) | |
| 19 | HDFS 423, 3(2+1) * | Parent Education and Community Welfare programme | 3 (2+1) | |
| 20 | HDFS 423, 3(2+1): * | Guidance and Counselling | 3 (2+1) |
* indicates compulsory courses.
| # | Course No. | Course Title | Credit | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDFS 501, 3(3+0) * | Theories of Human Development | 3 (3+0) | |
| 2 | HDFS 502, 3(3+0) * | Dynamics of Human Development | 3 (3+0) | |
| 3 | HDFS 503 3(2+1) * | Methods and Techniques of Assessment in Human Development | 3 (2+1) | |
| 4 | HDFS 504 3(2+1) * | Innovative Programmes in Early Childhood Development and Education | 3 (2+1) | |
| 5 | HDFS 505 3 (2+1) | Gender Issues in Human Development and Relationships | 3 (2+1) | |
| 6 | HDFS 506, 2(2+0) | Adult Development | 2 (2+0) | |
| 7 | HDFS 507 3(2+1) | Management of Differently Abled | 3 (2+1) | |
| 8 | HDFS 508 3(2+1) | Adolescent Development and Challenges | 3 (2+1) | |
| 9 | HDFS 509, 3(2+1) | Guidance and Counseling | 3 (2+1) | |
| 10 | HDFS 510, 2(1+1) | Interventions for Differently Abled Children | 2 (1+1) | |
| 11 | HDFS 511, 2(2+0) | Family Ecology | 2 (2+0) | |
| 12 | HDFS 512, 2(2+0) | Family and Cultural Diversities | 2 (2+0) | |
| 13 | HDFS 513, 3(2+1) | Family Therapy | 3 (2+1) |
* indicates compulsory courses.
| # | Course No. | Course Title | Credit | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDFS 601, 3(3+0) * | Advanced Human Development | 3 (3+0) | |
| 2 | HDFS 602, 3 (3+0) * | Ecology and Human Development | 3 (3+0) | |
| 3 | HDFS 603, 3(2+1) * | Programme Development for Vulnerable Families | 3 (2+1) | |
| 4 | HDFS 604, 3(2+1) | Strategic Developmental Intervention | 3 (2+1) | |
| 5 | HDFS 605, 3(3+0) | Family Studies | 3 (3+0) | |
| 6 | HDFS 606, 3(3+0) | Adulthood and ageing | 3 (3+0) | |
| 7 | HDFS 607, 3(3+0) | Mental Health | 3 (3+0) | |
| 8 | HDFS 608, 2(1+1) | Qualitative Research Methods | 2 (1+1) |
* indicates compulsory courses.
Department Faculty Members
7 Faculty
Dr. Jinamoni Saikia
(i/c) HOD and Professor View Profile
Dr. Rupjyoti Bhattacharjee
Associate Professor View Profile
Dr. Toslima Sultana Begum
Associate Professor View Profile
Dr. Tulika Borah
Senior Scientist View Profile
Dr. Sampreety Gogoi
Assistant Professor View Profile
Dr. Ankita Dutta
Assistant Professor View Profile
Mrs. Binapani Deka
Assistant Professor View ProfileDepartment Achievements & Accolades
13 Records
The hand-on training initiative titled "Development of Network Services in the field of Human Development" aimed to provide final year UG students of Assam Agricultural University participating in the ELP with practical insights into entrepreneurship, with a specific focus on network services in human development.Objectives:1. Acquaintance with entrepreneurship concepts: Provide participants with essential concepts and practices of entrepreneurship2. Understanding of Network Services: Offer a comprehensive understanding of network services in the context of human development3. Real world exposure: Provide exposure to real world entrepreneurial journeys and challenges
Awareness programme on Importance of Mental Health and Wellbeing on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10th October,2023 for the 2nd year B.Sc Community Science and FND
Conducted NAHEP Sponsored training entitled " Basic Counselling Skills: With special emphasis on soft skills required for group community counselling" from 17th to 24th June,2023 organized in the Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science.
Skill Development training on Psychometric test for Human Development Professionals organized by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, AAU.
Resilience building through life skill education for under graduate students of Faculty of Community Science, Under NAHEP,AAU held on 11th September to 18th September ,2023
NAHEP Sponsored training entitled "Life skill education " from 1st March to 8th March,2023 organized by Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University.
Creche Service
"Aashwash Guidance for Lifetime Wellness"
Initiated in 2023
Intervention packages:
1. Intervention package on “Emotion focused Coping
Skill – A mindfulness approach”
2. Intervention Package on “The reflective learner- A
guide to use Metacognitive strategies for secondary
students”
3. “Psychological Well-Being Scale for Elderly”
4. 'Resilience Building A Life-skill Approach'
Guidebooks:
1. A Guide on “Child Rearing Practices: Feeding and
Immunization”
2. Gender and Sexual Diversity: An Inclusion through
Awareness and Understanding
3. A Guide on “Navigating Dementia: Insights and
Strategies for Management and Care”
4. Nurturing 21st Century Learning Skills in Learners:
A Guide for Educators
1. “Aakhor”
Android-based Assamese Alphabet Learning application
2. “Prayash”
Mobile app on effective parenting
National Symposium on “Nurturing Mental Health: A Challenge for Psychological Wellbeing of Society in the 21st Century”
3 numbers of Psychometric tests were developed.
Presented papers in USA, Spain, Thailand & Indonesia, sponsored by NAHEP.
Research & Extension Projects
13 Total Projects
Ongoing Projects (11)
To Explore Mental Healt Issues Among Adolescents
Information system for participation of women in agriculture in different Agro-Ecological Regions
Resilience- an approach of life skill for quality life
Every individuals at some point in life has to deal and cope with adversities though it may differ on how one is tackling the adversities. Some individual tend to fall in the face of hardships whereas there are also individuals who rise up and strengthen themselves every time they fall. However impact of life event (whether it be negative or positive) depends on individuals personal attributes or coping strategies and the support obtained from family and social environment. This project aims to target the immaterial parameters such as mental health, well being, work- life balance. Project will assess the level of resilience of todays adolescents and to identify the factors affecting on resilience capacity based on which intervention package of resilience will be developed and administered. Resilience based intervention package which will be developed and administered on pilot basis under the project may be recommended for inclusion in regular curriculum of school as per New Education Policy.
Mobile application for identification of Red flags in child development
Children grow and develop at different rates. The development pathways may differ for each child, but most children pass through a set of predictable development milestones. Parents and care givers, in monitoring a child's development, must be responsive to any developmental problem or delay in children. There are a few indicators often referred to as "red flags" to identify the behavioral or developmental anomalies of children. Parents and care givers must be aware of these " Red flags" to ensure that the child is on the right developmental path. The sooner the parents identify these "Red Flags" the faster will be the intervention. Awareness of parents and care givers on "Red Flags" of child development is crucial, as whatever the label or type of developmental delay or disability may be, the earlier such delays and disabilities are recognized , the sooner these children, their families and their caregivers can get intervention. So, It is essential to observe the development of each child closely, be sensitive to the symptoms that may be indicative of an underlying development disorder disorder or delay in order to catch them at the earliest.
AICRP - WIA (CD component)
AICRP- Women in Agriculture
Farmers FIRST
Multifaceted exploration of edible Molluses of North East India
Design Innovation Centre (DIC) project on early language acquisition-An approach to alphabet learning in Assamses language
Early language acquisition- an approach to alphabet learning
AICRP on Home Science (Child Development)
Completed Projects (2)
Reproductive Health Care in Agrarian families
(PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Jinamoni Saikia)
Evaluation of the Population Education Programme of the state of Assam
(PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Jinamoni Saikia)
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