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 Department:    EDUC&

 Course #:    115

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    131501

 EPC:    839

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Build foundation for explaining how children develop in all domains, conception through early adolescence. Explore various developmental theories, methods for documenting growth, and impact of brain development. Topics addressed: stress, trauma, culture, race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, family status, language, and health issues.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Social Sciences, Required for ATA degree, Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss prominent child development research and theories guiding parenting and care giver�s practices.
2. Describe the developmental sequence from conception through early adolescence in all domains.
3. Analyze critical stages of brain development as influencers of child development.
4. Examine techniques to conduct and document observations of children as a means to assess and communicate growth and development.
5. Explain individual differences in development.
6. Identify how family, caregivers, teachers, community, culture, and trauma influence development.
7. Outline community resources to support children�s and families� development.
8. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Analyze children�s perspectives, behavior, and development using knowledge of key child development theories and current research.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Course Contents

1. Principles of development.
2. Hazards of pregnancy.
3. Observation guidelines and techniques.
4. Developmental patterns.
5. Ages and stages
6. Physical development.
7. Motor development.
8. Language development.
9. Emotional development.
10. Social development.
11. Self-concept.
12. Sex-role development.
13. Cognitive development.
14. Moral development.
15. Environmental context of development.
16. Culture and development.