Human Development
Topic outline
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In this lesson, students will gain the understanding and competency of the 7 stages of the family life cycle. The students will focus on the changes and families, couples, and individuals go through as they progress through the seven stages of the family life cycle. Students will be able to identify and explain the stage that they and their family is in as well as identify each of the stages by their indicators.
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In this lesson we will explore the concept of what a family is and why a family is essential to our survival as human beings. The students will learn that there are many different types of families and that there are several different definitions for family. We will take a critical look at the idea of family and how it has changed through the recent past.
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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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Course Description: Child Growth and Development students study the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of a child from conception to five years of age. This course teaches parenting and care giving roles in relation to the developing child as well as guiding them in the learning process. The on-site preschool lab allows for actual experience in planning and implementing lessons and observing preschool children. This class is a basic foundation course for any student wanting to pursue a career in education or working with children in any capacity. (18 weeks of instruction)
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