Development of Young Children
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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
Goals and Diversity
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: