Understanding Development: Childhood and Adolescence in Context

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This course provides an overview of major theories, current research, and controversial issues in child and adolescent development. Various developmental domains are examined in the contexts of culture, media, community, family, and school. The course examines developmental variations and individual differences to consider the impact of difference and diversity on learning and life. The course also explores how to apply developmental theories and research to respond to the needs of children and youth across developmental, cultural, and linguistic domains in a variety of formal and informal learning environments.