Child And Adolescent Development –

mte506

(2 credits)

This course explores the range of issues related to human development from birth through age 18. The focus of the course is on defining the various stages as they impact instructional practice and decisions in a K–12 environment. Emotional, intellectual, physiological, social, and cultural factors are discussed. Peer and family influences, along with issues related to media themes and gender bias, are examined.

This graduate-level course is 4 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

History and Research on the Study of Human Development
- Describe the history of the study of human development and the issues that have guided study in the field.
- Identify the leading human development theorists and their theories.
- Evaluate the application of educational theory in observations of classroom practice.
Stages of Physical Development
- Examine the stages of physical development in infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence.
- Identify effective strategies for encouraging the healthy nutrition of children and youth.
Stages of Cognitive and Intellectual Development
- Compare varying theories of cognitive development.
- Examine the stages of cognitive development in infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence.
- Examine the theory of information processing as it applies to attention and memory.
- Describe the application of information processing to student learning.
- Analyze definitions of intelligence.
- Examine the application and impact of intelligence testing on learning.
- Evaluate teacher behaviors that promote students’ thinking abilities.
Stages of Language Development
- Describe the components and theories of language development.
- Explain the stages of language development.
- Analyze the implications of language development for teaching and learning.
Stages of Social and Emotional Development
- Examine the stages of social and emotional development in infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence.
- Describe the relationship of social and emotional development to student learning and behavior.
- Describe the development of self-awareness in infants and toddlers.
- Analyze changes in self-esteem from early childhood through adolescence.
- Describe morality as it relates to societal norms and social understanding.
- Examine the development of moral reasoning and self-control in early and middle childhood and in adolescence.
Development and Perceptions of Gender Roles
- Explain the development and adoption of gender roles.
- Describe various influences on perceptions of gender roles.
- Analyze changes in gender identity from early childhood through adolescence.
Family Influences on Child and Adolescent Development
- Describe the influence of various child-rearing styles on development in early and middle childhood and in adolescence.
- Analyze how family structures influence behavior and functioning in children and adolescents.
Peer and Media Influences on Child and Adolescent Development
- Describe the importance of peer relationships on development.
- Analyze the effects of media on student development and learning.
- Describe the physiological and sociological effects of alcohol, narcotics, drugs, and tobacco.

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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Child And Adolescent Development –

mte506

History and Research on the Study of Human Development

Stages of Physical Development

Stages of Cognitive and Intellectual Development

Stages of Language Development

Stages of Social and Emotional Development

Development and Perceptions of Gender Roles

Family Influences on Child and Adolescent Development

Peer and Media Influences on Child and Adolescent Development

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