FSHD 2500 - Child Devel - Birth to Eight

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

Designed for early childhood educators, but open to all students. Focuses on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of young children through infancy, toddlerhood, and early childhood, using a combination of lecture, interactive learning processes, and lab experiences to promote student mastery of normal developmental processes through the first eight years of life. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and interpret theoretical explanations for child development. 2. Identify and develop curricular approaches for children in different age groups from infancy through early childhood utilizing theory and developmentally appropriate practices. 3. Complete observations and assessments of children to interpret curricular needs based upon individual needs identified and observational information gathered. 4. Identify developmental delays and describe early intervention services for individuals and families. 5. Recommend curricular activities for children of different ages sensitive to multidimensional developmental needs of children; physical, cognitive, language needs, social, emotional, and creative. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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