High School Advanced Child Psychology
and Development

Student Learnings: What students should know and be able to do

• The student will explain how adults and parents can help school-age children meet their developmental needs.
• The student will identify the six principles of scientific study of children including:
  • All children have basic needs.
  • Development occurs in stages.
  • Children see the world from their own point of view.
  • Play is important.
  • Context affects development.
  • There are many theories and no one is "right."
• The student will describe the physical development of school-age children. 
• The student will describe the intellectual development of school-age children. 
• The student will describe the social-emotional development of school-age children. 
• The student will describe the importance of play and play activities in children's lives.
• The student will explain how adults can help children learn through play, art, music, science and books.
• The student will describe ways to protect children from neglect and abuse.
• The student will list resources available for children in crises.
• The student will recognize needs of children with developmental differences.