TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) A study of the physical, emotional, social, language, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence. (1312025209) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Course Outcomes
1 - Summarize principles of growth and development.
2 - Identify typical stages of cognitive, social, physical, language, and emotional development.
3 - Compare, contrast and apply theories of development in practice.
4 - Discuss the impact of developmental processes on educational practices.
5 - Identify the stages of play development (i.e. from solitary to cooperative) and describe the important role of play in young children’s learning and development.
6 - Demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, assessment, and recognition of growth and development patterns.