ELSPED 3114 - 60 Child Development, Wellness, Literature and Arts Integration

This course introduces paraprofessionals to child development by examining the social contexts of human development of elementary-age children and theoretical perspectives that inform understanding of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development as students interface with culture. Developmentally appropriate methods for integrating children's literature, wellness and physical activities, and visual and performing arts into teaching and learning. Paraprofessionals will learn to plan and teach developmentally appropriate integrated lessons. Prerequisite(s): declared Purple Pathway for Paraeducators majors only.