Human Growth and Development - EDU 207 at Virginia Western Community College

https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/vwcc/courses/EDU207-HumanGrowthandDevelopment

Effective: 2022-05-01

Course Description

Provides an overview of the physical, intellectual, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development of human beings from birth to death, with a focus on birth to adolescence. Emphasizes how hereditary and environmental influences impact the development of the whole child.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

EDU 207 provides K-12 classroom teachers with knowledge and understanding of theories of human development, including genetic and environmental influences. Students will learn to create classroom environments by analyzing various developmental stages, including sensory, cognitive, language and social stages.

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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