Faculty Syllabus

For CDEC students, there are no prerequisites for this course, but the course is reading and writing intensive. For TECA students, students must be Texas Success Initiative (TSI) complete in reading and writing.

All written assignments in this course must be completed using word processing software. Submissions will only be accepted in Microsoft Word. All current ACC students can get free access to the online/web version of Microsoft Office 365.

Virtual Course Overview

At the start of the semester, students will be required to view a recorded presentation of relevant course content.

Chapter Reflection Papers

Students will complete reflection papers related to assigned chapter readings. Detailed directions, formatting requirements, and a rubric will be provided on Blackboard.

A Letter to My Future Child

At the conclusion of the semester, students will write a letter to their (or a) current or future child. In the letter, students will describe the bi-directional nature of the parent, caregiving, or educator role, as well as the impact this has on a child’s development. This assignment serves as the final exam for the course. Detailed directions, formatting requirements, and a rubric will be provided on Blackboard.

Title: The Developing Person through Childhood and Adolescence

Author: Kathleen Stassen Berger

Year: 2024 (13th edition)

ISBN: 9781319426613

CDEC 1354. A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence. This is a 3-credit hour course (3-3-0). Transferability of workforce education courses varies. Students interested in transferring courses to another college should speak with their advisor or the CDEV department chair.

TECA 1354. A study of the physical emotional, social, language, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence. This is a 3-credit hour course (3-3-0).

Course Rationale

This course is an introduction to prenatal through adolescent growth and development, which serves as the foundation upon which practical work with children is based.

Course Outcomes

CDEC 1354. The end-of-semester outcomes for this course are to (1) summarize principles of growth and development and developmental stages in various domains, (2) discuss theories of development and the impact of developmental processes on early childhood practices and types and techniques of observation, (3) explain the importance of play, and (4) demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, and recognition of growth and developmental patterns.

TECA 1354. The end-of-semester outcomes for this course are to (1) summarize principles of growth and development (2) identify typical stages of cognitive, social, physical, language, and emotional development, (3) compare, contrast, and apply theories of development in practice, (4) discuss the impact of developmental processes on educational practices, (5) identify the stages of play development and describe the important role of play in young children’s learning and development, and (6) demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, assessment, and recognition of growth and development.