ECE 170 - Child Growth and Development

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course reviews typical and atypical development of children from conception to adolescence in all developmental domains. It examines interactions between child, family, and society within a variety of community and cultural contexts and how each impacts the developing child. It examines theories and evidence-based practices associated with understanding and supporting young children.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Translate major theories of development into practice when working with young children and their families.
Describe multiple strategies to use with families with children who are typical and atypical in their development.
Create a classroom environment and learning opportunities that support children in all areas of development.
Assess children’s developmental levels, strengths, and interests.