Orientation Response                                                        10 points

              Weekly Reflections (6 @ 40 points each)                          240 points

              Chapter Quizzes (6 @ 25 points each)                              150 points

              Vaccine War Paper                                                             100 points

              Final Paper                                                                         100 points

Title: The Developing Person through Childhood and Adolescence

Author: Kathleen Stassen Berger

Year: 2021 (12th edition)

ISBN: 9781319191740

(additional readings from websites)

A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors of growth and development of children from birth through adolescence/emerging adulthood. Topics covered include principles, stages, and theories of growth and development. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. There are no required lab hours for this course (3-3-0).

Upon successful completion of CDEC 1354, the student will:

1. Summarize principles of growth and development in various domains. (NAEYC Standard 1)

2. Identify the typical stages of cognitive, social, physical and emotional development (NAEYC Standard 1)

3. Compare theories of development (NAEYC Standard 1)

4. Discuss the impact of developmental processes on early childhood practices and types and techniques of observations (NAEYC Standards 1 & 3)

5. Know the stages of play development (e.g., from solitary to cooperative) and the important role of play in young children’s learning and development (NAEYC Standard 1)

6. Demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques and recognition of growth and developmental patterns. (NAEYC Standards 1 & 3)

Each course outcome listed above has multiple learning outcomes, which are outlined on the master syllabus for CDEC1354. https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/master-syllabi-repository