SEMESTER 5

Emotional and Cognitive Development of the Child

This course focuses on social-emotional and cognitive development with emphasis on the early years, contextual influences on growth and development, and implications for care and guidance.

SEMESTER 5

Technology in the Classroom

This course will examine the appropriate use of technology in the primary grades’ classroom, providing teacher aspirants or students the opportunities to explore, learn, and apply their knowledge and skills to support primary students’ cognitive development.

SEMESTER 5

Sociology of Education and Working with Families & Communities

This course examines the interwoven structures of society and of school with a focus on topics related to learning, schools, socialization processes, educational systems, and social inequality. This is accomplished by critically examining theoretical perspectives and investigating the ways in which family, culture, and society influence school systems to gain a better understanding of education as a social institution.

SEMESTER 5

Appropriate Technology in ECE

This course will examine the appropriate use of technology in the early childhood classroom, providing teacher aspirants or students with hands-on opportunities to explore, learn, and apply their knowledge and skills in support of early childhood students’ developmental needs.

SEMESTER 5

Adolescent Development

This course focuses on physical, physiological (e.g., nutrition, health), social, and emotional development with emphasis on the adolescent years; contextual influences on development; and implications for education and support.