Child

Text Readings

McDevitt,T.M.&Ormond, J.E.(2002). Child Development and Education. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall




Readings:

10-22-08 Language, Emotional, Social-Moral, Chapters 7, 9 & 10.

10-29-08 Learning and the Brain, Interpersonal Relationships, Chapters 11, 13.

11-05-08 Special needs:
Cognitive (within Chap.5)
Physical (within Chap.3)
Families Chapter 12
Society Chapter 14

Course Outline:
Growth and Developmental Milestones at Various Ages
Linguistic –
Social –
Emotional
Moral
Learning and the Brain
Motivation and self-regulation
Individual differences in learning
Multiples Intelligences
Learning Styles
Cultural Diversity
Special Needs of Young Children
Cognitive/developmental
Physical challenges
Families/relationships
Societal/cultural
Current Trends in Society

Assignments:

1. Due 10-29-08
Ages and Stages Exploration Project and Presentation
The Ages and Stages will be explored from Early Childhood through Middle Childhood in the areas noted above. Students will have the opportunity to choose one area to research,
organize and present information on one of the following trends in development: Linguistic,
Social, Emotional, or Moral.

2. Due 11-5-08
Learning and Teaching Analysis
Based on learning theories, students will write a short paper responding to specific questions
which analyze personal teaching style in the classroom and make suggestions for personal
growth. Discuss learning styles and temperaments. What is yours and how does it affect your
teaching?

3. Due 11-12-08
Individual Case Study: Intelligence and Learning Styles
Students will be asked to select one child (with permission) observe and document learning
and development over a three week period in various settings. The goal of the project is to
create a “learning profile” for the child by observing the child, interviewing parents and
teachers, interacting with the child, and collecting samples of work. The case study (6-8
pages) will reflect on individual growth and the child’s learning style. The case study
assignment will be assessed on research techniques and data collection specifics of the child’s
motor, cognitive, language, social and moral development; your analysis of the data,
interpretation and application to the classroom.
4. Due 11-19-08….
in-class presentation Current Trends Presentation
Student will prepare a brief presentation for the class on a special needs area which
significantly affects the development of children in our society. The presentation should
provide information as well as a user-friendly visual reference for the class. This handout
should be visually appealing and include background information, practical tips, and a
resource section including books/periodicals for children/parents/teachers, web sites, etc. A
brochure or newsletter format is suggested.
5 Due 11-19-08.
Album Preparation
Students will continue to assemble the album that they began in Part One.
Relevant class notes are to be placed at the beginning of each section. Criteria for assessment
include: Organization, Completeness and Self-Reflection.
New sections to be added are:
Ages and Stages: new information from Part Two
Brain and Learning
Individual Differences
Family and Society
Trends and Impact