Childhood Development for Educators in Elementary Classrooms
Course Description:
This course explores the principles of child development and their application within elementary classroom settings. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development of children from early childhood through late elementary school. Students will examine major developmental theories and analyze how developmental processes influence learning, behavior, motivation, and peer relationships in school contexts. The course also addresses diversity, family and community influences, inclusive practices, and strategies for creating supportive and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Through case studies, classroom applications, and reflective practice, students will connect developmental research to effective elementary teaching practices.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
All Idioma courses receive letter grades.
As soon as you are granted course access, please review the syllabus for any required textbooks.
HOW TO ACCESS YOUR COURSE MATERIALS:
Within 1-2 business days of your Ashland registration, you will receive an email from your course content provider, Idioma, containing instructions on how to access your course materials. A note, their emails are sometimes forwarded to junk or spam folders.
You will be working with Idioma, through their Learning Management System, to complete the course, after which, your instructor will record your grade on your AU transcript. We will notify you by email once this is done, with instructions on how to view and order transcripts.
Meeting Times
- Location of Meeting:online with Idioma Education
