General objective

This module aims to provide students with a foundational knowledge of processes that underlie child development so that they can apply this to their teaching experiences. One major aim is to make students aware of how learners grow, think, feel and behave at each stages of their life and how these developments consequently influence learning. To this end, students will explore different theoretical perspectives on cognitive, behavioral, social, emotional, moral and personality development and examine the implications for educators. Furthermore, students will also learn relevant skills and strategies to work with children and adolescents to offer developmentally appropriate learning experiences.