CIED 2160 Child and Adolescent Development & Learning

This course explores foundational theories of child development and their application in educational settings, focusing on children from birth through adolescence. Students will critically examine major theoretical perspectives, comparing historical and contemporary approaches to understanding development. Through a variety of research methods, including observations, interviews, and case studies, students will explore cognitive, familial, and linguistic factors that influence self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-regulation and learning in school contexts. The course also emphasizes the relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical instructional decision-making. Students will evaluate differing theoretical perspectives and their implications for current educational practices. Discussions, assignments, and presentations will encourage students to draw connections between theory and real-world teaching challenges.

UCC Area G (Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Behavioral & Social Sciences) Course Objectives: Explore and engage in processes, techniques, and strategies that foster curiosity, promote inquiry, and yield well-reasoned conclusions and solutions concerning humans and the world they live in.
Credits: 3.0