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Why do children act the way they do? Why don’t babies sleep through the night? Why do children throw temper tantrums? Why can’t young children follow the rules of a game? These questions and many more will be answered in this course where we will learn about child development from a Catholic perspective.

How to get the most out of Child Development with Kristi Moore, PhD:

• First, read the course materials below before watching the class recording.

• Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes during each recording.

• Read assignments before watching the class recording.
  

• Watch that class’s recording again if you need to revisit information.
  

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that class.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special Notes:  Course materials are provided free. Additional pre-recorded lectures are provided in addition to the recorded class meetings.

Total Classes: 12

Duration: 55 minutes per class

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 10th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester of Psychology or College Preparatory Psychology

Instructors: Kristi Moore, PhD

Instructor email:  kristi.moore.homeschool@gmail.com

Course Description: This course is an introduction to child development and will cover many of the major child development theories and research and focus on physical, cognitive, and social & emotional development from a Catholic perspective.

Parents should note that mature topics will be touched upon including prenatal development and gender development.

Course Outline:

Class 1: Introduction to Child Development

Class 2: Prenatal Development

Class 3: Infancy & Toddlerhood: Physical Development

Class 4: Infancy & Toddlerhood: Cognitive Development

Class 5: Infancy & Toddlerhood: Social & Emotional

Class 6: Early Childhood: Physical Development

Class 7: Early Childhood: Cognitive Development

Class 8: Early Childhood: Social & Emotional

Class 9: Middle Childhood: Physical Development

Class 10: Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development

Class 11: Middle Childhood: Social & Emotional

Class 12: What’s next? A brief intro on Adolescence

Homework:  There will be pre-recorded lectures to view in addition to the recorded classes. Students will take online quizzes and complete weekly written activities and discussion questions. An application paper applying child development principles to some form of media will also be required (approx. four to six pages). Expect to spend 1-3 hours per week on homework outside of class.

Course Materials:  All materials will be provided by the instructor.

Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

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