EDU-1013 - Child Growth and Development* (3)

Co-requisite: College-level reading placement or complete one of the following: IRW-0900A or IRW-0900B

Students develop an understanding of the basic theories and principles affecting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children from birth to adolescence. Observations in child care settings will be required in addition to regular class lectures. This course combined with EDU 1012 meets Maryland requirements for preschool teachers in licensed child care facilities. Students are advised to take this course at the same time or after they’ve taken EDU-1012. This course combined with EDU-1160 meets Maryland requirements for school-aged teachers in licensed childcare facilities. Students are advised to take this course at the same time or before they’ve taken EDU-1160. Students interested in taking the Departmental Exam must meet with the Early Childhood Development Program Coordinator prior to registering.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Apply knowledge of prenatal development, as well as the physical, cognitive, and social emotional development of children from infancy through adolescence.

CO2 - Analyze theories and current approaches in early childhood in order to explain the connections to child development and the learning environment.

CO3 - Identify how culture and diversity influences child growth and development in order to create a culturally responsive environment.

CO4 - Examine the role of family and community in order to identify the importance of the contribution on child growth and development.