Understand and apply the principles, theories, and research in child development. Understand and appreciate of the relationship among cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains in children. Understand and appreciate the diversity and commonality in development among members of various cultural groups. Develop oral and written communication skills regarding the development of children. Student attendance at each scheduled class is expected.
Students are responsible for securing and managing all course materials and assignments.
Studying with others outside class is encouraged. The instructor is available during office hours and by appointment at other times to confer with students regarding course objectives, procedures, or requirements 4. Students are expected to have read the assigned readings prior to the beginning of each class and to come to class prepared to participate in class activities and discussions and to ask questions regarding anything they did not understand in the assigned readings. Students are strongly advised to take notes during class. Insofar as taking notes is a valuable learning tool, the instructor is available to tutor students who seek help improving their note taking skills.