CHDV 100 CHILD
DEVELOPMENT
Scope of Course:
This course is designed to give students a broad overview of human development from conception to adulthood, including the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Past and current learning theories relating to individual development and development of skills leading to optimum interaction in adult-child relationships will be explored.Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, the student will be able to successfully demonstrate the ability to:1. Define human development emphasizing that it is holistic and involves the interaction of physical, cognitive and psycho-social domains.
2. Explore possible sources of developmental changes and reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.
3. Explain the role of theories and generate the realization that they may compliment, conflict, or be similar in their views of development.
4. Employ the scientific method of research so that students will understand its function while acquiring a critical attitude.
5. Show how diverse theoretical perspectives affect research and applications.
6. Provide objective techniques and skills for observing human behavior.
7. Foster an application of people of all ages, culture and background, and to value their similarities and differences.