Methodology includes lectures, assignments, discussions, readings, and films. This course introduces theories of physical, social-emotional, cognitive, linguistic and personality development. The influences of heredity, environment, perception and learning are explored. Prenatal factors, the birth process, infancy and development in the preschool and school-age period are examined. The primary course objective is for students to understand the stages of normal development at a basic level.
Methodology includes lectures, assignments, readings, films and discussions.
This course closely examines the Children and Family Services Act, and the Education Act. The course focuses on areas of these acts with which child and youth workers are most likely to work. The course involves guest lecturers from the community and a field visit to family court. Emphasis is placed on the Canadian family and its interaction with economic and cultural variables. This practical course focuses on the management of emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.