: Our Child and Adolescent Development course encourages students to use current research to think critically about developmental theories and practices. You will explore which nutritional, physical, parental, educational, societal, and other factors will lead to optimal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial outcomes for the next generation of children. Whether you have children of your own, or are interested in a career with children or adolescents, this is an ideal choice to help you learn more. Our curriculum will provide a thorough introduction on the various levels of child and adolescent development.
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Lesson 1
Child & Adolescent Development Module 1
Introduction to Child Development
Domains and Periods of Development
Historical Development
Theoretical Foundations
Psychoanalytic Perspective
Psychosocial Development
Learning Theory
Cognitive Perspective
Contextual Perspective
Biological Perspective
Dynamic Systems Perspective
Child & Adolescent Development Module 2
Understanding the Issues: Child Development Research
Issues in Development
Nature and Nurture
Child Development Research
Research Methods
Correlational Research
Experimental Method
Developmental Research Designs
Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Study
Challenging Conclusions
Child & Adolescent Development Module 3
Genetics, Conception and Prenatal Development
Genetic Foundations
Types of Genes
Genetic Abnormalities
Conception and Pregnancy
Fetal Period
Prenatal Influences
Prenatal Tests
Infertility and Reproductive Choices
Adoption
Child & Adolescent Development Module 4
Birth and the Newborn
Variations in Birthing Practices
Delivery Options
Stages of Childbirth
Newborn Assessment
Pre-term and Low Birth Weight
Early Infant Care
Infant Nutrition and Health
Infant States of Arousal
Infant Perception
Child & Adolescent Development Module 5
Physical Development
General Patterns of Growth
Neuropsychology
Brain Development
Increased Complexity in Neural Organization
Maturation
Bowel and Bladder Control
Physical Disabilities
Vision and Speech
Puberty
Child & Adolescent Development Module 6
Health and Safety
Mortality and Prevention Efforts
Safety in Childhood and Adolescence
Illnesses
Diabetes
Asthma
Nutrition and Activity
Malnutrition
Overweight and Obesity in Childhood
Eating Disorders
Child & Adolescent Development Module 7
Cognitive Development
Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
Stages of Cognitive Development
Evaluation of Theory
Sociocultural Theory
Social Constructivism
Zone of Proximal Development
Scaffolding
Learning in Context
Child & Adolescent Development Module 8
Cognitive Development: Information Processing
Information-Processing Approach
Memory Systems
Fuzzy Trace Theory
Memory Development Through Childhood
Attention
Executive Function
Cognitive Development in the Classroom
Metacognition
Child & Adolescent Development Module 9
Language Development
Theories of Language Development
Learning Theory
Language Development and the Brain
Fundamentals of Language Production
Oral Communication
Receptive Language
Language Development in Middle Childhood and Adolescence
The Role of Speech in Cognition
Literacy Skills
Child & Adolescent Development Module 10
Intelligence and Developmental Disabilities in Education
Intelligence: Nature and Nurture
Traditional Intelligence Testing
Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory
Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Extremes of Intelligence
Intellectual Disability
Gifted and Talented
Developmental Disabilities and Education
Learning Disabilities
Child & Adolescent Development Module 11
The Developing Personality: Emotions and Temperament
Development of Emotions
Positive Emotions
Negative Emotions
Social Referencing
Empathy
Emotional Regulation
Temperament
Infant Temperament
Depression
Child & Adolescent Development Module 12
The Self and Moral Development
Foundations: Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
Expansion of Erikson’s Theory
Development of Self
Self-Awareness
Self-Concept and Self-Esteem
Ethnic Identity
Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
Carol Gilligan’s Approach
Child & Adolescent Development Module 13
Attachment, Parenting and Families
Attachment
Parenting
Cultural and Contextual Variations in Parenting and Discipline
Spanking
Physical Punishment
Child Maltreatment and Abuse
Family and Home Environment
Secular Changes
Blended Families
Child & Adolescent Development Module 14
Gender and Sexuality
Development of Gender
Physical Activity of Boys and Girls in Childhood
Differences in School Achievement and Learning
Romantic Relationships and LGBT Teens
Psychological Effects of Puberty
Sex
Sexually Transmitted Infections
A Global Perspective
Child & Adolescent Development Module 15
Play, Peers, School and Media
Preschool
High/Scope Perry Preschool Project
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Play
Friendships and Peer Groups
Peer Acceptance
Bullying
Substance Abuse
Media and the Internet
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
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