Child and Adolescent Development

Catalog description

Provides an introduction to the field of human development. The content covers the major concepts and theories of child and adolescent growth and developmental from the prenatal period through the teenage years. The purpose of the course is to discuss the historical, cultural, and philosophical groundings of the concepts and practices of children's learning and development and to promote the student's critical thinking skills with respect to those concepts. Through research, educational activities, and observations the course is designed to provide students a framework for promoting a holistic view of development and learning in infants, children, and adolescence, while considering how to nurture diversity and equity. This course includes utilizing data to inform instruction. For Education majors only.