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EST 221: Childhood Development ( Birth To Grade 6 )

3 credits

Review of research and theory in child development from birth through age 12. The course will address issues of typical and atypical development, and the effects of gender, ethnic, racial, and class differences. A field project may be required. (Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences)

Learning Goals

III. Objectives1. To gain an understanding of the key concepts in developmental theory2. To develop an understanding of the applications of developmental theory in the lives of children through study of child development (1) in school contexts; (2) in selected literary works and films; and (3) in students’ own lived experiences. 3. To explore developmental theory in action through an extended case study of a child.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Spring 2025

Childhood Development ( Birth To Grade 6 )
0836-221-001 M. O'Loughlin Tue/Thu 8:00 am - 9:15 am GC - NEX 158 3
0836-221-002 B. Cohen Tue/Thu 9:25 am - 10:40 am GC - LVH 309 3

Sections Offered: Fall 2024

Childhood Development ( Birth To Grade 6 )
0836-221-001 M. O'Loughlin Tue/Thu 8:00 am - 9:15 am GC - BLH 209 3
0836-221-002 P. Antony Tue
Thu
8:00 am - 9:15 am
8:00 am - 9:15 am
GC - NEX 157 ONL 3
0836-221-003 B. Cohen Tue/Thu 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm GC - HHE 213 3

 
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