UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course

Graded

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course explores contemporary best practice and perspectives on early childhood development. Content includes patterns and sequences of typical development for children from birth to six years. Emphasis is on individual differences, cultural influences, and the impact of developmental delay and disability during infancy, toddlerhood, and the preschool years. Discussion will also include instructional technology (IT) and assistive technology (AT) applications for this population.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Understand basic principles of growth and the foundation of development from conception through 8 years, including genetic and environmental influences.
• Identify the historical roots, common research practices, prominent child development theorists and theories.
• Describe sequences, characteristics, and concepts of development in the domains of motor and perceptual, cognitive and communication, social and emotional development for each stage.
• Recognize individual and cultural differences in child development and socialization.
• Identify how to create environments, programming, and interactions that support the development of young children, including those with special needs, individually and in groups.
• Provide professional resources on the typical and atypical development and needs of children prenatal-eight years.

Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only.  The official syllabus will be provided to you with your VESi login information.

• Methods of Instruction - Reading, examinations, essays: critical thinking questions, and journal article summations.  All readings are within the online environment.
• Course Grading Rubric

Grade Level: PK-12

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

• This self-paced VESi course can be completed at a pace that fits your schedule.
• You can register and start work anytime. 
• All work is due one year from the date of registration, with a 30 day minimum to complete.
• Extensions and re-enrollments are not permitted.
• You may cancel within one week of registration.  A $100.00 cancellation fee will be applied.

TUITION

$485 Subscriber

$535 Non-Subscriber

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PROVIDER DETAILS

Contact VESi directly for questions specific to coursework.  Email:info@virtualeduc.com or call at 1-800-313-6744.  Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.