About this class
1. Define developmental theory and explain how theories are used to understand child behavior and development.
2. Examine and discuss major theories of child development such as those of Piaget, Vygotsky, Freud, Erikson, and Bronfenbrenner.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of theories in terms of their practical applications in parenting and teaching.
4. Analyze the interdependence of the cognitive, psychosocial and physical domains of development.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the physical, social/emotional, cognitive and language development of children, both typical and atypical, in major developmental stages.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of current research findings as they apply to child development.
7. Define various methods of observation and utilize these methods to collect data.
8. Demonstrate objective techniques and skills when observing, interviewing, describing and evaluating behavior in children of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds and their caregivers.
9. Analyze and interpret data collected through observations and interviews.
10. Examine and evaluate the role of family, teachers, and other professionals in facilitating children's development.
11. Examine and evaluate the role of play and its relationship to development at various stages.
12. Analyze the effect of biological, environmental and cultural influences on development of children of all ages.
