EDUC& 115 Child Development (5 credits)

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.

Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes:

OUTCOME 1. PROMOTING CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING Students use their understanding of child development – including young children’s unique characteristics and needs, and the multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning – to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for each child.

     1a: Describe young children’s diverse characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8.

     1b: Explain the multiple influences on early development and learning.

     1c: Use knowledge of child development to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.

OUTCOME 3. OBSERVING, DOCUMENTING, AND ASSESSING TO SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Students articulate the goals, benefits, and purposes of assessment and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence the development of every child.

     3a: State the goals, benefits, and purposes of assessment – including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies for young children.

     3b: Use observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches, including the use of technology in documentation, assessment and data collection.

     3c: Practice responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including an awareness of assistive technology for children with ability differences.

     3d: Describe how assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues can be used to build effective learning environments.

Paraeducator Program Outcomes:

1. Support educational outcomes

2. Demonstrate professionalism and ethical practices

3. Support a positive and safe learning environment

4. Communicate effectively and participate in the team process

5. Demonstrate cultural competency

Multiculturalism: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences, and develop the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to understand and work with others who differ from themselves.

Social Science: Graduates use social science research methods and / or theory in order to analyze and interpret social phenomena.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50