HDFS 226 Child Development

Study of the physical, social-emotional, and intellectual development of the child from birth through adolescence. Some emphasis on prenatal influences. A survey of various child-study approaches. Instruction and experience in observing and recording the behavior of young children. Study of adult-child differences, value of play, and discipline. Required for ECE majors.

Credits

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and explain the theories of development (child-study approaches)
2. Describe the development of the embryo and fetus
3. Describe the factors influencing prenatal development
4. Explain the effects of the environment on development
5. Identify the physical, cognitive and social/emotional developmental stages of infancy, toddlerhood, and the early childhood years (birth – 6 years of age – including how children differ from adults, the value of play, and types of discipline)
6. Identify the basic physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development of middle childhood and adolescence (7 – 18 years of age)
7. Apply an understanding of the concepts, principles and terms learned to the behaviors and activities of the developing child (infant through 6 years of age)