EDUC130 Early Learning and Development II: Ages 6 - 11
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Education
- I. Course Number and Title
- EDUC130 Early Learning and Development II: Ages 6 - 11
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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This course includes five hours of observation. Pennsylvania Department of Education Clearances required.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course explores child development in the physical, social and emotional, cognitive, and language domains within a theoretical and research framework for children ages 6-11. Students explore ways to plan and implement instruction to support development with emphasis on current PA standards and technology. Students complete five hours of observation.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will
- describe the sequence of typical development for children ages six through eleven;
- analyze the complex interaction of factors that influence children's development, including family, health, brain development, and poverty issues;
- describe the theories and strategies for supporting development in all domains: physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and language; and
- create and evaluate instructional approaches that align with PA standards and implement effective learning techniques and educational technology.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Child development: teach the whole child, impact of outside factors
- Importance of family connections
- Impact of poverty
- Typical and atypical development in 4 domains
- Physical development
- Social and emotional development
- Cognitive development
- Language and literacy development
- PA Standards and lesson planning
- Behavioral objectives
- Unit planning
- Incorporating technology in elementary classrooms
- Components of a comprehensive assessment
- Child development: teach the whole child, impact of outside factors
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Assessment methods for course learning goals will include projects, case studies, class participation, and online discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Departmentally selected textbook. See course syllabus.
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Revision / Approval Date: 7/2010; New Core 8/2015; Revised 6/2017