EDUC& 115: Child Development

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Class Program

Education

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092577

Meets Degree Requirements For

Social Science

Description

Build foundation for explaining how children develop in all domains, conception through early adolescence. Explore various developmental theories, methods for documenting growth, and impact of brain development. Topics addressed: stress, trauma, culture, race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, family status, language, and health issues.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Discuss prominent child development research and theories guiding parenting and care giver’s practices.

Describe the developmental sequence from conception through early adolescence in all domains.

Analyze critical stages of brain development as influencers of child development.

Examine techniques to conduct and document observations of children as a means to assess and communicate growth and development.

Explain individual differences in development.

Identify how family, caregivers, teachers, community, culture, and trauma influence development.

Outline community resources to support childrens’ and families’ development.

Core Topics

Basic understanding of current brain research
The developmental domains and their ages and stages
The effects of culture and trauma on development
Major contributors of research and theories related to child development
Outside forces on development: family, culture, poverty and disability
Teaching and care-giving practices related to development