Development of Young Children

General

Prefix

CFS

Course Number

521

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Typical and atypical development of children, ages 3 through 10. Application of theories of development, observation skills, and understanding of the influence of early experiences for early childhood practices.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Analyze the orderly growth and important milestones of physical and motor skills, cognitive, social-emotional, and language/literacy development in young children.

Outcome

Describe the role that theory plays in the understanding of children and shaping teachers’ responses towards children.

Outcome

Describe typical and atypical patterns of development in young children.

Outcome

Examine the influence of culture, SES, family, and community as part of the social ecology of the developing child.

Outcome

Examine the process of second language acquisition and developmental issues in working with English Language Learners.

Outcome

Apply different techniques for observing and gathering information about young children.

Outcome

Explore the interaction of child development research, social issues, and social policy.

Dependencies

Programs

CFS521 is a completion requirement for: