Class Syllabus: Child Development & Psychology I - Prenatal through Early Childhood
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Child Development and Psychology I explores the cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of children from before birth until early childhood. This is a great class for home day-cares or other childcare providers that need to document child development education.
Each lesson discusses a particular phase of the lifespan and addresses issues, both mental and physical, for that stage. This class is geared towards parents, teachers, and counselors. Learning about early human development helps parents and practitioners in understanding, explaining and predicting behavior and development. Theoretical concepts as well as applied activities will be discussed.
This class can also help college and high school students prepare for an Early Childhood or Developmental Psychology educational pathway.
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Course Requirements
To complete this course
-read and understand the assigned text
-find information from a variety of sources related to an issue in the discipline
-present information electronically in class and read the communications of others
-use the computer to complete quizzes, gather information, and complete assignments
Course Goals
An understanding of the physical, emotional, social and psychological aspects of development in each stage.
Ability to recognize the various stages of development
An understanding of the history and theories of child development
Course Materials
Required:
Rosenblum, Gail (2002). Baby Brainpower. In Sesame Street Magazine [Online].
Available: http://www. ctw. org/babyworkshop/library/article. php
Montagu, A. Excerpts from an Interview conducted by Michael Mendizza,published in Touch the Future, Spring Issue, 1994. Perspectives On Violence. Birth Psychology [Online].
Available: http://www.birthpsychology.com/violence/montagu.html
Chamberlain, D., PhD. A Tale of Two Criminals: The Primal Roots of Violence. In Birth Psychology [Online].
Available: :http//www.birthpsychology.com/violence/criminals.html
Suggested:
Hetherington, E.M. and Parke, R.D. (2003). Child Psychology: A Contemporary Viewpoint (5th Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Huitt, W and Hummel, J. (2003). Cognitive Development.
Grading Policy
Grades will be based upon course involvement and participation, graded assignments and case reviews, class tests and the final exam.
Disclaimer
All information contained in this class is for informational and educational purposes ONLY. This information is not intended to replace medical care by a doctor or midwife. If you have questions or concerns regarding your physical or mental health or the health of your baby, please seek assistance from a qualified healthcare provider.
Registration in the class constitutes understanding and acceptance of this disclaimer.
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