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UNIT I: Introduction to child development -- UNIT II: Research in child development -- UNIT III: Theories in child development -- UNIT IV: Prenatal to infant development -- UNIT V: Developmental domains of children -- UNIT VI: Children with exceptionalities.

"Child Development is a specialization course in support of the core competencies expected for students in the tertiary level taking a degree in Early Childhood Education. It is designed to help students be grounded on the fundamental facts about human development. It is crucial for aspiring early childhood educators to have a deeper understanding of how children grow, develop, and learn as they pass through the different stages of childhood. This module also highlights basic theoretical principles that would serve as a guide in recognizing the different developmental patterns that children go through.

This module equips students with knowledge and skills to make them better educators and give them innovative ideas to address the challenges children are facing in their daily lives.

It is the goal of the authors to make a positive contribution in empowering the Filipino youth as they commence their journey as educators."--Back cover