ECED 210 Child Development
Provides an introduction to childhood development theories and philosophies. Designed to give the student a survey of the factors that impact the development of a child from birth through age eight. Explores the interlocking components of biology, social structure, environment, and individual personality. Prerequisite: ECED 101. (TE)
Outcomes
- Differentiate between the tenets of at least four of the major theories of child development.
- Apply at least two theories of child development in the direct observation of a child.
- Critique the applicability of a theory to the individual child.
- Identify at least three integrated contexts for child development.
- Recognize personal latent knowledge and beliefs of child development.
- Justify the integration of formal theories with their personal beliefs of child development.