EDUC& 122 - Child Development II

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Survey of the development of children from middle childhood through adolescence. Includes social, emotional, physical, motor, intellectual, moral and language characteristics. History, philosophy and theories of development applied to current educational settings.

Prerequisite: EDUC& 115 or Dept. Chair permission.
Distribution Requirements:

Social Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify the different areas of development.
Identify the principles of development.
Identify developmental sequences.
Keep appropriate child and youth information.
Apply understanding of children and youth and their behavior to all human behaviors.
Demonstrate understanding of ecological view of development and the implications of a diverse society.

Course Contents

Principles and theories of development.
Observation guidelines and techniques.
Developmental patterns.
Ages and stages.
Physical development.
Motor development.
Language development.
Emotional development.
Social development.
Self-concept and identify development.
Sex-role development, puberty, sexual activity.
Hazards of substance abuse.
Cognitive development.
Moral development.
The developing child in his/her school and community.
Peer relationships.
Family relationships.
Influence of culture on development.

Instructional Units: 5