Human Growth & Development
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OCAS 8471
Course Length: 1 Year
In this course, students examine human development across the lifespan. From newborn to older adulthood, people continue to develop and change physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. Family trends, cultural diversity, health, and safety are included. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.
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One important context that is sometimes mistaken for age is the cohort effect. A cohort is a group of people who are born at roughly the same period in a particular society. Cohorts share histories and contexts for living. Members of a cohort have experienced the same historic events and cultural climates which have an impact on the values, priorities, and goals that may guide their lives. Includes several application and exercises within the reading.
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Birth Injuries
List of injuries that sometimes occur before, during or shortly after delivery. A definition and complications are explained for each injury.
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When you talk, read and sing with your child – even before they can use words – you’re helping them learn. And making them happier too! Research shows that talking, reading and singing with your child every day from birth helps build their brains as well as important language, math, reading and social skills for use in school and beyond. Talk, read and sing with your child in the language you are most comfortable using.
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Learn more about your baby by watching for developmental milestones. Smiling, cooing, and babbling are just a few. Your baby will show you many more milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves! Look for your child’s milestones regularly and share his progress with the doctor at every well-child visit.
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Learn more about your baby by watching for developmental milestones. Smiling, cooing, and babbling are just a few. Your baby will show you many more milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves! Look for your child’s milestones regularly and share his progress with the doctor at every well-child visit.
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