Overview
Description
Guiding the behavior of children from infancy through adolescence using child development principles appropriate for teachers, parents, and others working with children.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- evaluate theories of child development and explain different child caregiving practices using different developmental theories.
- analyze observed parenting interactions in the real world, apply knowledge regarding different parenting styles, and explain impacts of each parenting style on child development.
- critically analyze parenting practice information provided through media by comparing it to the research-based knowledge regarding parenting.
- examine possible different guidance and discipline/punishment methods in given parenting/teaching situations and identify appropriate guidance methods for the situation.