ED 478 - Honors Human Development

3-4 credits
Recognizes the power of wholeness as a teacher in reaching the transformative potential of education. Prepares candidates to support the holistic development of their students and to make instructional decisions that build on learners’ strengths and needs. Introduces foundational work in educational psychology from infancy to late adolescence. Includes learning theories and research on the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of children and highlights learner similarities and differences. Applies an understanding of whole human development by nurturing a loving class environment where learning is joyful. Teacher education candidates develop effective ways of addressing learning similarities and differences, gain a better understanding of children with unique needs, and experience the impact of family, culture, and community on student development.

Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students in the BA/BS in Elementary Education with Honors program, and Licensure Track or with instructor approval.
Graded (A-F) only