Child Development Coursework
I. Course Overview
II. Course Objectives
Understand the principles and theories of child development.
Examine factors influencing child growth and development.
Explore various stages of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in children.
Analyze the impact of family, culture, and environment on child development.
Apply knowledge of child development to practical contexts, such as education and parenting.
III. Course Schedule
Week 1 (Jan 5 - Jan 9, 2050): Introduction to Child Development
Week 2 (Jan 12 - Jan 16, 2050): Prenatal Development and Birth
Week 3 (Jan 19 - Jan 23, 2050): Infancy and Toddlerhood
Milestones in physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development.
Attachment theory and its implications for caregiving.
Week 4 (Jan 26 - Jan 30, 2050): Early Childhood
Week 5 (Feb 2 - Feb 6, 2050): Middle Childhood
Week 6 (Feb 9 - Feb 13, 2050): Adolescence
Week 7 (Feb 16 - Feb 20, 2050): Applied Child Development
Week 8 (Feb 23 - Feb 27, 2050): Final Project Presentations
IV. Assignments and Assessments
Research Paper: Child Development Case Study
Class Presentation: Parenting Styles and Child Development
Final Project: Applied Child Development Project
V. Resources
Textbooks:
Child Development: A Cultural Approach by Jeffrey Arnett.
The Developing Person Through Childhood and Adolescence by Kathleen Stassen Berger.
Journal Articles:
VI. Grading Criteria
Research Paper: 30%
Class Presentation: 20%
Final Project: 40%
Class Participation: 10%
VII. Policies
Attendance is expected for all class sessions.
Late submissions will be subject to a 5% deduction per day.
Plagiarism or academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.
Students requiring accommodations should contact the instructor to make arrangements.
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