EDUC - 6303 Educational Psychology I: Child Growth and Development (3)

Examines theories and principles of physical development and growth patterns, cognition, language, and social-emotional development of children from prenatal through adolescence. Includes attention to cultural diversity as related to child rearing patterns and development. Emphasizes application of this knowledge in planning, implementing, and assessing learning activities. Focuses on development of the normal child, but linkage to areas in special education is provided. Research on these topics is emphasized. Instructional Method: Offered as a hybrid. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.