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Course Description

The “Understanding Children - Child Growth and Development” course is designed to provide up-to-date information on how children develop naturally and the ways we can provide for optimal learning by using this information. This course qualifies as 3 ECE units of Child Growth and Development applicable toward DSS Child Care Licensing requirements.

Learner Outcomes

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES for parents and teachers of children ages 2 to 7 to:

  1. Know the tool of observation to see how their children learn best
  2. Discover the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori and other developmental theorists
  3. Discuss the real purpose of education
  4. Learn the planes of development, the child’s absorbent mind, and what children’s sensitive periods are
  5. Know the importance of a prepared, developmentally appropriate environment at home and at school
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Not offered this quarter. Classes are offered according to the schedule on the respective Certificate or Program Page. Please click on the Request Information below to be promptly notified when enrollment opens.