Child Growth 1 (ECED 1305)
This course presents a comprehensive overview of human development from conception through five years of age with particular emphasis on the early childhood years. Course content focuses on current research, trends, and issues, and introduces students to the importance of observation and individual variations in the developmental process.
Course code: ECED 1305
Credits: 2.0
Length: 40.0 hours
Course outline:
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Corequisites
ECED 1306.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43123 | January 7, 2025 to April 15, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Jacome, Lorena |
Additional Information
- 1. Key developmental theories from birth to age five-- historical and current
- a. Key developmental theories/theorists
- b. Concept and/or characteristics for each theory
- c. Methods used to conduct research into child development
- d. Research Design
- 2. Major historical influences on modern theories of child development
- 3. The developmental domains from prenatal to five years (physical, social/emotional, cognitive, language)
- a. Birth and prenatal development
- b. Developmental domains: prenatal, physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language
- c. Development processes for: prenatal, physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language
- 4. Genetic and environmental influences related to child growth and development
- 5. Children's activities from different perspectives of developmental theory
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.