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ECE 1020 - Foundations of Early Childhood Development


Clock Hours: 54

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
A survey of the theoretical models surrounding child development -  Topics include:  Areas of development, principles of development, brain development, historical influences on educating children, theories of child development.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Child Development Principles and Theories
    1. Describe the areas and principles of development.
    2. Define windows of opportunity as related to brain development.
    3. Explain the historical influences on educating young children.
    4. Summarize how theories about development can be used as practical to early care and education.
    5. Contrast the developmental theories of Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Gardner.