Focuses on the cognitive, social, affective, and physical development of the child during early years of life. The goal of understanding the growing child from multiple perspectives guides the study of theory and research on child development. Theoretical study is integrated with observations of, and experiences with, children in a way that increases the insights and competence of the teacher of young children. The unique developmental problems of special groups of children handicapped, economically deprived, and minority groups are addressed. The application of psychological concepts to school learning and teaching in the perspective of development from childhood through preadolescence.
Special attention is devoted to the needs of the handicapped.
The application of psychological concepts to school learning and teaching in the perspective of development from childhood through adolescence. Special attention is devoted to the need of the handicapped. The application of psychological concepts to school learning and teaching in the perspective of development during the preadolescent and adolescent period. Special attention is devoted to the needs of the handicapped. Course provides the elementary education major with background in the science process skills needed to complete required science courses.