This course involves the scientific study of changes in motor development, perception, and social and physical cognition that occur during the first two years of life. Focus is on the nature and determination of these changes and on theoretical and methodological advances.
What is the developmental process? When is it considered abnormal? What causes the psychopathology? Theory, research and intervention related to infantile autism, childhood schizophrenia, learning disorders, mental retardation, genetic disorders, child abuse etc., are presented.
This course involves the scientific study of changes in affective, social and cognitive development during the second decade of life. Focus is on fundamental developmental changes, the contexts in which development occurs and the central psychosocial issues of adolescence.
Introduces fundamental principles and practices of outdoor and experiential education. Current theories, issues, trends and practices are discussed and the objectives of a range of outdoor programs are considered.
Offers an introductory studio course in the theory and technique of theatre for young audiences.
Examines the methods and materials associated with teaching dance technique to the adolescent and the adult. The lecture/studio portion of the course is augmented by assisting or observing a series of dance classes.
Examines and discuss the literature and research studies in those aspects of physical growth and development that directly concern educators. Individual differences in growth and development are stressed throughout. Prerequisite: KINE 3000
Par l’étude de divers genres d’ouvres littéraires, ce cours a comme objectir d’approfondir la connaissance déjà acquise des étudiant/e/s en littérature en général, et de répondre spécifiquement à leur besoin et désir d’apprendre davantage dans le domaine de la littérature destinée à la jeunesse, et de susciter leur intérêt en études littéraires pour apprécier pleinement […]
Is development anything more than maturation? Is individual change simply a response to the Zeitgeist? This course focuses primarily on change in the individual and systemic change is considered.
The goal of the course is to teach the fundamentals in the field, and to test a student's ability to integrate this knowledge in a comprehensive and critical manner. The course is organized to give students an introduction to the basics; for infants, preschoolers, and the older children; in terms of theory and research, and […]