EDUC 2020 Child Development and Learning for Teachers

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course is an exploration of the principles and processes of child and adolescent development applied to education. Emphasis is on philosophy, theory, research, and pedagogy relating to the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and cultural development of children from conception to puberty. Insight into motivating and facilitating the teaching and learning process and classroom practices in elementary, middle and high school educational settings are presented. This course may include a field experience, service learning component, observation or practicum, with a mandatory orientation or training. Students may be required to pass a criminal background check.