ECE 1401 Introductory Child Development CDA Preparation
This course focuses on applying knowledge of the characteristics and needs of young children from birth through adolescence, for the creation of healthy, supportive, and effective learning environments. Multiple, interrelated influences on the development and learning of young children will be examined. This course includes additional materials and assignments related to the preparation for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Education
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No
Prereqs: NONE Approval of Department
Outcomes
- Describe sequences, stages, and milestones of growth within the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive domains of development. Recognize variations of typical and atypical developmental characteristics from prenatal through adolescence.
- Recognize and provide examples of the interrelationships among developmental domains.
- Identify and describe historical and contemporary theories on the developmental characteristics and needs of young children, including language, play, and approaches to learning.
- Identify the multiple contextual influences on development and learning (e.g., family, peers, culture).
- Apply knowledge of developmental research to identify early childhood learning environments and opportunities to support healthy development in children.
Credit Hours: 3
Classroom Hours: 3