EDU 144 Child Development I

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Course is typically offered in Fall
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Explain the impact of biological and environmental factors on child development, including genetics, prenatal care, family dynamics, culture, and socio-economic status.
Identify developmental milestones and sequences in the cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and language domains for children from birth to 36 months.
Identify key indicators of typical and atypical development based on evidence-based observations for children from birth to 36 months.
Plan developmentally appropriate experiences, interaction techniques, and environments that are sensitive to and meet the individual needs of all children and families.
Identify theories, research, and principles of child development in all domains.