EDU 144 Child Development I

This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment,milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment ofdevelopmental sequences in approaches toplay/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains.Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take 1 group; # Take DRE-097(S23642); # Take ENG-080 RED-080; # Take ENG-085;

Class Hours

3