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Childhood Development ( Birth To Grade 6 ) (EST-221)

Semester:	Spring 2025
Number:	0836-221-001
Instructor:	Michael O'Loughlin
Days:	Tuesday Thursday 8:00 am - 9:15 am
Note:	Traditional In-Person Class
Location:	Garden City - NEX 158
Credits:	3
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Related Syllabi:	Michael O'Loughlin for Fall 2008* Michael O'Loughlin for Fall 2020* Michael O'Loughlin for Spring 2021* Michael O'Loughlin for Fall 2022* Michael O'Loughlin for Spring 2023*
	*Attention Students: Please note that the syllabi available for your view on these pages are for example only. The instructors and requirements for each course are subject to change each semester. If you enroll in a particular course, your instructor and course outline may differ from what is presented here.
Description:	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.

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