Introduction to Development Content Module

2. Child Development
0 Critical issue for teachers to understand
0 Sequential
0 Impacts ‘whole child’ theories
0 Influenced by internal and external factors
0 Has driven learning theories
0 Has had some influence on schools

3. Teacher Development
0 Influenced by individual experiences and beliefs
0 Influenced by school and community
0 New teachers, 0-3 years
0 Experienced teachers 3-10 years
0 Seasoned teachers 10+ years

4. 0 Keep in mind who and where you are in your journey
as a teacher. This will impact how you process the
theories we are going to examine.
0 There are seven videos ranging in length from 3 to 15
minutes. The videos cover physical, social, moral, and
cognitive development. They can be viewed in any
order. Complete the study guide that is attached to
the Week 6 Content Module in Blackboard.