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: