Child and Adolescent Development

This Course equips future educators with a deep understanding of the developmental stages that children and adolescents go through. With this knowledge, educators will be able to support students in ways that foster cognitive, emotional, and social growth, ensuring that teaching strategies are aligned with the developmental needs of their learners. This approach ensures that students are provided with an environment conducive to learning, growth, and success.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Identify key developmental milestones in children and adolescents.
2. Apply developmental theories to classroom teaching practices.
3. Recognize the impact of emotional, cognitive, and social development on learning.
4. Create age-appropriate instructional strategies to meet developmental needs.
5. Understand how developmental differences may affect behavior and learning outcomes.
6. Support diverse learners through developmentally appropriate practices.