Retired 12/31/2008: A foundation course in theory and principles of development, prenatal through early adolescence with emphasis on the young child. In-depth study of physical, social/emotional, cognitive, language, and aesthetic development. An examination of theory to include Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Skinner, and others. An exploration of child development in the context of gender, family, culture, and society. An emphasis on the implications for professional practice. Students will be evaluated on written performance, class participation, and completion of assignments. Students will:identify the physical/social/emotional/cognitive development of children and the factors that contribute to variations in development;comprehend stages and variations of physical growth and development, including prenatal;identify implications of the child's development and learning in the context of gender, family, culture, and society;comprehend current implications of Piaget's theories on cognitive-linguistic development;comprehend current implications of Erikson's theories on social-emotional development;comprehend current implications of Vygotsky's theories on cognitive and language development;comprehend current implications of Skinner's theory on cognitive and language development;comprehend the components and variations influencing current theories of aesthetic development;apply theory to interpret child behavior; andrecognize the factors that contribute to typical and atypical development in children.