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Apr 24, 2024
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EDTE 5610 - Advanced Studies of Children
This is an advanced course for those individuals who desire to gain greater knowledge and depth in the complex issues surrounding human learning and development for young children. Content in the course covers the major theories of child development and learning to provide a framework for the presentation of cognitive, social and emotional development for all young children. The course emphasizes factors that influence growth, learning, and development for all young children from birth through age eight. The content describes implementation science, including designing instruction of a high enough intensity to promote positive outcomes for all young children and coaching colleagues and caregivers to interact in positive and intentional manner. Students discuss the classic and current theoretical studies as they relate to human development and what these theries mean for young children with diverse needs. The course has an emphasis on applications and case studies for the home, community, and classroom settings for infants, toddlers, and young children who have and are at risk for developing disabilities.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to compare the major theories of child development and learning for infants, toddlers, and young children.
- Students will be able to critically evaluate the major learning and developmental theories for strengths and weaknesses in meeting the diverse needs of all young children and their families.
- Students will be able to apply theories, recommended practices, and research findings when designing formal and informal activities for young children.
- Students will be able to apply learning and developmental framework to problems of practice and current issues in early intervention and early childhood education.
- Students will be able to use reflection and constructive criticism to direct learning and instruction for infants, toddlers, and young children.
- Students will be able to use systematic strategies with fidelity and embed instruction within and across routines and early childhood environments.
- Students will be able to implement the intensity of instruction necessary to meet all young children’s needs.
- Students will be able to coach caregivers and colleagues to use recommended practices with infants, toddlers, and young children.
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