EDUC 115 - Child Growth & Development

Credits 5
This course explores the different theories of child development from birth to adulthood. Topics covered include language development, physical development, social/emotional development, and cognitive development. Theorists such as Piaget, Skinner, and Erickson are discussed.
Course Outcomes

Articulate how family, caregivers, teachers, community and culture influence development.
Describe individual and cultural affects, differences and commonalities in child development and nurturing practices.
Describe the developmental sequence from conception through early adolescence in all domains using appropriate terminology and identifying characteristics of each.
Discuss prominent child development research and theories.
Implement appropriate techniques to conduct and document observations of children as a means to assess and communicate growth and development.