Course Description
Implications of developmental issues in children grades Pre-K through 5. Focus on the elementary school teacher's role in fostering the development of the whole child in the school context.
Athena Title
Devel Issue Elemen Sch Learn
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Research and theoretical base for understanding the elementary school child (PreK-5th) Maturational issues and school performance Metacognitive abilities, intelligence and standardized testing Motivational strategies used by teachers and effect in psychosocial development Implications of language development in school work Effects of social emotional development in children's behavior in schools Developmental tasks of early and middle childhood
Topical Outline
Age appropriate indicators of cognitive competence Readiness skills for basic reading writing, and calculating Classroom environments that support language and literacy skills Age appropriate indicators of social/emotional competence Learning to get along with age-mates and adults Building positive attitudes towards oneself Learning masculine and feminine social roles Developmental concerns for character education Age appropriate indicators of physical competence Achieving personal independence Emerging physical skills Physical maturation Assessing classroom and school practices that support development Role of the teacher Classroom environment Extracurricular and community activities