10-307-179 ECE: Child Development
Course Information
Description
This 3-credit course examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting. This course focuses on children ages 3-8 years of age.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze development of children ages three through eight
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe developmental domains (i.e., WMELS framework)
    summarize the inter-relationship of all developmental domains
    describe the impact of heredity on development
    describe elements of developmentally appropriate practice

  2. Summarize child development theories
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe how child development theories are used in early childhood setting
    identify diverse theoretical perspectives on child development
    relate child development research methods and findings to teaching practice

  3. Analyze health and physical development of children
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe the progression of health and physical development
    relate abilities to specific physical developmental skills
    identify methods that strengthen gross and fine motor development
    explain how health concerns impact children’s development
    apply child development theory related to health and physical development to early childhood practice
    explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools related to health and physical development
    explore the types and purposes of environmental rating scales related to health and physical development

  4. Analyze social and emotional development of children
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe the progression of social and emotional development
    describe identity formation in childhood
    apply child development theory related to social and emotional development to early childhood practice
    explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools related to social and emotional development
    explore the types and purposes of environmental rating scales related to social and emotional development

  5. Analyze the language development and communication of children
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe the progression of language development and communication
    identify methods to promote language development
    examine bilingual language development
    apply child development theory related to language development and communication to early childhood practice
    explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools related to language development and communication
    explore the types and purposes of environmental rating scales related to language development and communication

  6. Analyze the approaches to learning of children
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe how approaches to learning impact individualization in development
    explore the impact of family and culture on development
    describe strategies that support diversity, equity, inclusion
    apply child development theory related to approaches to learning in early childhood practice
    explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools related to approaches to learning
    explore the types and purposes of environmental rating scales related to approaches to learning

  7. Analyze cognitive development and general knowledge of children
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe the progression of cognitive development and general knowledge
    apply child development theory related to cognitive development and general knowledge to early childhood practice
    explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools related to cognitive development and general knowledge
    explore the types and purposes of environmental rating scales related to cognitive development and general knowledge

  8. Analyze the effect of trauma on development of children
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe brain growth and functions
    explain the impact of the environment, including the effects of toxic stress, on brain development
    identify optimal and critical periods of brain development
    identify family mental health issues impacting child development
    analyze the impact of trauma informed care on development