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MTE/511

Child/adolescent Growth, Development, & Learning

Online

Format

$1620

Estimated Tuition

3 credits

Total credits

6 weeks

Course length

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08 Feb 2022

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Course level: EDU Graduate

This course explores the range of issues that affect human development from birth through age 18. The focus of the course is on defining the various stages of child/adolescent growth and development and how they impact instructional practice and decisions in a K-12 environment. The influence of emotional, intellectual, psychological, social, and cultural factors on student learning are discussed. Peer and family influences, along with issues related to media themes and gender bias, are examined. This course is not available for enrollment to residents of Arkansas, Alaska, Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, Wyoming and individuals who reside outside the United States.

Prerequisites

This graduate level course requires proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree. Be prepared to provide documentation during the checkout process.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

Week 1

  • Analyze major theories and significant events in human development that have affected student learning throughout history.
  • Compare the theories of leading human development theorists.
  • Evaluate the application of educational theory to classroom observations.
  • Examine the stages of physical development in infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence.
  • Identify environmental considerations that influence brain development.
  • Identify effective strategies for encouraging the healthy nutrition of children and youth.

Week 2

  • Compare varying theories of cognitive development.
  • Relate the stages of cognitive development in infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence to learning experiences.
  • Examine how the theory of information processing relates attention and memory.
  • Analyze the application and impact of intelligence and intelligence testing on learning

Week 3

  • Compare the stages of language development.
  • Evaluate the components, theories, and stages of language development.
  • Analyze the implications of language development on teaching and learning for all students.

Week 4

  • Examine 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 adolescence.
  • Examine the stages of social and emotional development in infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence.
  • Analyze changes in self-esteem from early childhood through adolescence.
  • Evaluate the development, adoption, and changes of gender roles and identity from early childhood to adolescence.

Week 5

  • Analyze how family structures influence behavior and functioning in children and adolescents.
  • Analyze the influence of various child-rearing styles on child and adolescent development.
  • Justify the importance of peer relationships on development.
  • Analyze the effects media and technology have on student development and learning.
  • Describe the physiological and sociological effects of alcohol, narcotics, drugs, and tobacco.

Week 6

  • Compare classroom management strategies between the different stages of development.
  • Evaluate a variety of play-based strategies and how they vary among the different stages of development.
  • Analyze the role of language and culture in learning and how this influences classroom decisions.

Prerequisite details

Prerequisites details

A prerequisite is required for this course. The purpose of a prerequisite is to ensure students have the knowledge and/or skills needed to be successful in the course. Students are required to provide proof of prerequisite during the enrollment/registration process.

To meet a course prerequisite requirement, a student must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Successfully completed the prerequisites course at University of Phoenix

  • Provide proof via transcript of completing a comparable course (at least 75% match) or higher level course with at least a grade of C at another institution.

  • Have a University of Phoenix approved Student Appeal on file with the University.

Prepare your documents

During the checkout process you will be prompted to provide proof of the requirement(s). If you completed the prerequisite at another institution, be prepared to upload an official/unofficial transcript.

Still have questions?

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University of Phoenix

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We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) or its predecessor for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

 

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Credit Transfer

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How to request your transcripts

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