Advance Child Development
ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT is a sequential course that addresses more complex issues of child development and early childhood education with emphasis on guiding physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and cultural development throughout childhood, including school age children. Topics include positive parenting and nurturing across ages and stages; practices that promote long-term well-being of children and their families; developmentally appropriate guidance and intervention strategies with individuals and groups of children. Students will access, evaluate, and utilize information, including brain/learning research and other research results to meet needs of children, including children with a variety of disadvantaging conditions. Students will explore "all aspects of the industry" for selected child-related careers. Authentic applications are required through field-based or school-based experiences with children in locations such as observation/interaction laboratories, preschools, elementary schools, or daycare settings. Service learning experiences are highly recommended. A thoroughly documented student portfolio is required. This course is recommended for any student for enrichment and as a foundation for students with interests in any child-related career or profession.
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