SSY 105 — Learning & Education
This course examines the principles of child development from birth through adolescence, and explores how cognitive, emotional, physiological and social changes impact learning. The role of culture, family, race, class and environment will serve as the framework for understanding development and its importance for how children learn. Students will be taught research and child observation methods and how to apply these tools in diverse educational and community settings. 25 hours of classroom observation required.