ECE 8021 - Discourses of Child Development

3 Credit Hours
Description
Exploring historical and contemporary theories and practices related to human development in childhood and early adolescence, students in this course examine and critique the origins, goals, and assumptions of developmental discourses (e.g., developmentally appropriate practice, readiness). Students examine effects of these discourses on current educational practice and draw implications for designing and implementing in school and out-of-school experiences with children that enhance creative learning.