EDEC-3307 — Child Development
EDEC 3307 Child Development is a comprehensive course designed to provide teacher candidates with a deep and holistic understanding of child development during the critical early childhood years. This course delves into psychomotor, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development, focusing on children from preschool through 6th grade. Through a multidimensional approach, teacher candidates explore the physical, cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional developmental stages of children, gaining valuable insights into their growth and learning. Topics covered encompass brain development, family dynamics and parenting, developmental milestones, health and safety considerations, guidance and discipline strategies, cultural diversity, early childhood education, and working with children with special needs. EDEC 3307 serves as a foundational course to prepare teacher candidates for careers involving the education and care of young children. EDEC 3307 equips candidates with a solid foundation in understanding the multifaceted aspects of development in childhood. By exploring the various dimensions of growth and learning during childhood, candidates will be well-prepared to create nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive environments for children in preschool through 6th grade. This course lays the groundwork for a career dedicated to promoting the well-being and educational success of young learners.