HDFS 229 School-Age Adolescent Development
Focuses on the Human Development, specifically in middle childhood and adolescence. Describes issues, theories, and current research on development within a family and community context. Focuses on the domains of cognitive, physical, social and emotional development as well as the influences of family, peers, schools, and community. Application to working with and understanding school-age and adolescent children.
Prerequisite
Recommended: HDFS 225 Infant and Child Development
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AGS Social Science, AAOT Social Sciences,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the course of school age and adolescent development in terms of physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains. Describe the factors influencing school age and adolescent development such as family, peers, school and community. Describe theories and research concerning school age and adolescent development including Vygotsky's biosocial learning theory and Bronfenbrenner ecological system theory. Develop responses to school-age and adolescent children's learning needs and behaviors based on theoretical perspectives. Relate course materials to current research, issues and practical implications. Examine cultural differences in child rearing practices and learning activities.