Module 4: Early Childhood
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Elementary school students making a salad by U.S. Department of Agriculture is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0
Early childhood may be an exciting time for children. Along with rapid physical growth, comes rapid socioemotional growth and development. Children are school-aged and spend a considerable amount of time away from home and their parents. Children are naturally curious during this time and seek to know and understand the ever-changing world around them.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:1. Identify and explain differences in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth and development patterns in early childhood. (CLO #2)
2. Summarize language development in early childhood. (CLO #3)
3. Describe three views associated with cognitive changes during early childhood. (CLO #3)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 4 Introduction
- Read Chapter 5 in Developmental Psychology. (LO 1-3)
- Complete the assignment and discussion forum below. (LO 1-3)
Module Resources and Activities
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- Read the Module 4 Introduction
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