Child Adol Develop and Sp Ed

Theories of cognitive, social, emotional, language and physical development from childhood through adolescence are presented and applied to everyday teaching practice. Included are descriptions of developmental phenomena and video opportunities to practice observations and analyses of what children say, do and create. This course meets the requirements for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary education, and it is appropriate for individuals interested in teaching in schools as well as those planning careers in childcare centers, developmental services, residential treatment and similar specialty schools for children and youth. Offered fall, spring, summer.