Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
Spring 2008; Monday & Wednesday, 2:30‐3:45; GR 4.208
Dr. Shayla C. Holub
Professor Contact Information:
Shayla Holub, Ph D. E‐mail: sholub@utdallas.edu
Office: Green Hall, 4.822 Phone: 972‐883‐4473
Office Hours: Wednesday 4:00‐5:00 and by appointment
Course Pre‐requisites: The Developing Child: Infancy (HDCD 5311) or instructor approval
Course Description: Parents, teachers, early intervention specialists, doctors, psychologists, and many
others are interested in how toddlers and preschoolers act, think, and grow. There are two primary reasons
for this interest. First, better understanding young children’s behavior, thoughts, and abilities aids
individuals who work with children of all ages. Second, early childhood is fascinating because it is a time of
rapid growth and change in behavior, thought and abilities. This course will explore the ways that children
change (and how they stay the same) in their physical, motor, cognitive and psychosocial development. We
will examine the development of 24‐60 month old children across several domains, the mechanisms of
developmental change, individual differences in development, and the practical applications of child
development research.
Course Goals: The primary goals of this course include: 1) knowledge of the milestones of early childhood
development, 2) comprehension of and ability to apply major developmental theories, 3) understanding the
methodologies used in early childhood research, 4) development of tools to critically evaluate published
research in early child development.
Additional course goals include promoting independent and critical thinking, developing students’ abilities
to communicate more effectively, and giving students greater appreciation for the science of childhood
development.
Primary Competencies: This course will also cover information relevant to the following competencies
specified by the Texas Interagency Council as required for future recognition as an early intervention
specialist (EIS).
PD1‐ The EIS knows basic principles of child development and recognizes typical developmental
milestones in children birth to 36 months of age.
PD9‐ The EIS knows the types and significance of interactions among infants and toddlers, and
utilizes both spontaneous and planned activities to promote positive peer interactions.
PROF 12‐ The EIS understands how adult expectations influence children’s development.
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
1.1. Students will identify and describe key milestones of early childhood development across several
domains, including physical, cognitive, and social development.
1.2. Students will comprehend and have the ability to apply and describe major developmental theories and
themes in early childhood development.
1.3. Students will recognize and describe social influences on development.
6.1. Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate published research in early childhood
development.