| Details: This course teaches the basic aspects of child development and child study as well as encouraging critical thinking on early childhood topics. It is designed to provide an understanding of the planes of development, the application of the theories of child development, and an understanding of important factors that affect the child?s development in the physical, cognitive and affective domains through age 12. Emphasis lies in observational, recording and evaluation techniques of children's individual development and reflection on meeting the needs of children in diverse circumstances. Participants will also practice self-observation and reflection on personal transformation. |