Course Description:  This course reviews the study of human development from conception through adolescence.  It includes research methods and developmental theories and addresses all the major areas of development (physical, social, emotional and cognitive) and the interaction among these areas. The relationship between theory, research and practical application is emphasized along with diversity.

Expected Learning Outcomes/ Competencies related to General Education Goals:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.          Understand how children/adolescents construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop habits of mind (IPTS 2A- Introduced)

2.          Understand and apply patterns noted in child development, including biological, cognitive, and psychosocial and how they interact and can effect learning (IPTS 2B-Introduced).

3.          Understand human development, learning theory, neural science, and the ranges of individual variations within each domain (IPTS 2C- Introduced)

4.          Understand that differences in approaches to learning and performance interact with development (IPTS 2D- Introduced0

5.          Know the impact of cognitive, emotional physical, sensory disabilities on learning and communication processes (IPTS:  2F- Introduced)

6.          Understand the areas of exceptionality in learning as defined in the Individual with Disabilities Act 9IDEA) (IPTS 3A- Partially Introduced)

7.          Consider how contextual issues-including age, gender, culture, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity-broaden our understanding of human development, and note how the multidisciplinary nature of human development contributes to this understanding.(IPTS 7B- Introduced)

8.          Consider how the interplay of nature (genetics) and nurture (environment) affects development across the childhood and adolescents and understand the benefits, barriers, and techniques involved in parent/family relationships (IPTS 9B- Introduced).

9.          Demonstrate application of child development theory through the clinical/observation and/or case study components of the course.

10.        Describe how the scientific method is used in research on human development, and explain how.       

Course blackboard:

A Blackboard has been developed to assist students with this course.  This will include course handouts, course discussions, and course resources and it allows for students to access their grades at all times.

http:blackboard2.ivcc.edu/