Course
Description

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and processes of children's physical, mental, and social development. Topics are covered in chronological sequence from the prenatal period through age 12.

Methods of Course Instruction

A. The students will be able to identify and apply information about development processes in the physical, cognitive, language, and social emotional domains of human growth and development

B. Students will understand the nature and path of development of Social-Emotional, Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development in children Prenatal through age 12.

C. Students will gain a knowledge base to become better Parents and/or teachers

D. Students will use the information about child development to think critically about issues that effect children

E. Students will develop a knowledge base of information about child development that will facilitate the students (as future parents and/or teachers) to make research and theoretically sound decisions about critical issues in a child's life

F. Students will develop a practical knowledge about children which will aid students (as future parents and/or teachers) in raising and teaching children

G. Students will develop an understanding of the social and biological influences on children and their development.

1. 4 scantron tests - 50 points each (the final is not cumulative)

2. Online "quizzes". There will be 10 quizzes for a total of 50 points.

3. Class participation and attendance

Materials

Required

Santrock - Children 9th edition or the Santrock Children Ohio University Special Edition (9th).

Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

4 scantron tests and 10 Quizzes

How are exams to be taken: Online