Development of Young Children

General

Prefix

CFS

Course Number

421

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Typical and atypical development of children, prenatal through 10 years. Methods of observation, application of development theories to early childhood practices.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify the main data collection techniques used in developmental research and explain the advantages and limitations of each.

Outcome

Apply research on developmental trends in and influential factors related to children's emergent literacy and reading skills.

Outcome

Examine the developmental course and implications of children's attachment to caregivers.

Outcome

Explain how genes and environmental experiences interact in a child's development.

Outcome

Analyze the basic principles of children's physical, social and emotional development.

Outcome

Differentiate among and critique the theoretical frameworks of language development.

Outcome

Identify and explain the primary contributions of family, culture and community to a child's development.

Outcome

Examine the development of friendships and other peer relationships during childhood and adolescence.

Dependencies

Programs

CFS421 is a completion requirement for: