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Nature of course request C02363 :

New course

Undergraduate

First term offered : Fall 2013
Course Prefix&Number	Descriptive Title	Credits/Hours
ED 320	Typical and Atypical Development (ages 3-4th grade)	3 -

Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces) TypicalAtypDevEC

Catalog Description: This course provides an overview of typical and atypical development in young children from 3years -4th grade. Traditional and current theories of development are discussed with an ecological framework, and an emphasis on brain research, risk factors, culture, and the implications of atypical development as it relates to developmentally appropriate practices in inclusive early childhood environments.

Course Goal and Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. define development in terms of major theories and basic concepts, as well as explain factors related to biological and environmental risk/resilience and their potential effect on early development. 2. outline the major developmental milestones accomplished by children ages 3-5, describe the central role socialization and communication at this stage, and discuss the impact of atypical skill development on self-concept and adaptive behavior). 3. outline the major developmental milestones accomplished by young children in K-4 settings, describe the central role of cognitive growth and peer relations at this stage, and discuss the impact of atypical skill development on academic learning and behavior control. 4. design relationship-based interventions and routines-based/embedded interventions in the context of inclusive early childhood settings, including K-4 classrooms, all of which facilitate early learning for young children and enhance relationships with peers. 5. gain knowledge and be able to discuss the legal, ethical, social, and cultural issues related to child development, including the nature-nurture controversy, the influence of factors such as poverty, domestic and community violence, family background, and cultural diversity, and challenges of working with parents who have special needs or live in challenging circumstances. 6. continue to identify themselves with the early childhood profession and will exhibit the attributes of a collaborative educational leader including the acquisition of appropriate knowledge, skills, and dispositions. (see attached syllabus for more information)

Justification for adding the course (e.g. alignment with other institutions, program revision, etc.): This course is included in the Early Childhood Teaching Authorization program revision, and in the proposed Early Childhood Studies (non-licensure) major.

Faculty and facilities needed: This course will be taught by COE faculty and/or adjunct who are specialists in the field.

Brief Course outline: (See attached syllabus)

Approval Queue C02363

Attached Files:

ED 320D Course Syllabus.doc		Download
ED 320D Diversity Form.doc		Download