EEDUC 5122 Child and Adolescent Development
Understand and support the growth, development and well-being of children from birth through adolescence. Key concepts in physical, language, cognitive, social, creative, emotional and moral development are considered from various theoretical perspectives along with cultural and societal influences. Content includes: the role of family and relationships, culture, the arts and creativity; cognitive milestones and early interventions; the impact of trauma; culturally and linguistically sustaining and developmentally appropriate teaching practices and emerging challenges.