COURSE DESCRIPTION_____________________________________________________
“Students will consider the theoretical positions regarding growth, learning, motivation and personality development as they relate to the education of children. They will also examine general characteristics of human development, differentiated instruction, and individual needs from infancy to adolescence.”
Purpose of the Course: Is to learn how to rise above expectations, to be heard, valued, and work together to be successful; to make a difference by connecting where we are similar as individuals and contributing our differences to accomplish great things: Cognitive Acceleration (CA). Diversity is thinking independently-together. We will face and resolve conflict to gain a sense of purpose.
OUTCOMES_____________________________________________________
● Compare and contrast the major theoretical approaches used to understand child development.
● Identify factors that impact individualized student learning and development, behavioral development, including diagnostic steps for individual and classroom management.
● Synthesize opportunities that support physical, cognitive, social and emotional learning (SEL) development.
● Discuss prevalence, origination, and contributing factors for viable teaching options.
● Demonstrate effective communication skills.
· Mandatory on-campus session once a week for full assignment points.
· Mandatory homework on-line for peer “Connectivity” through discussion forum.
· Collaboration with peers for Dweck, Kohlberg, Piaget, Erickson, & Bloom’s “Learning in
Practice.”
TWO TEXTBOOKS USE AND PROVIDED ON CAVNAS_________________________________
(OER) On-line Educational Resources Provided on Canvas: Lally & French Pressbook
Digital Test is provided the first day of class; no purchase of the textbook is required:Sousa, D.A. (2007). How the special needs brain learns. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press: Sage Publications Ltd. ISBN: 1-4129-4987-4.
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