This course presents a comprehensive overview of human development from six to twelve years of age with particular emphasis on middle childhood. Course content focuses on current research, trends and issues, and introduces students to the importance of observation and individual variations in the development process.
Prerequisites
ECED 1305.
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What you will learn
- 1. Developmental domains and the effects on middle childhood development
- a. Key developmental stages within middle childhood
- b. Key components of each of the developmental stages within middle childhood
- 2. The effects of the developmental domains on middle childhood development
- a. Developmental domains
- b. Developmental process for each of the following domains: social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language
- c. Effects of the developmental domains on middle childhood development
- 3. The effects of the indicators of risk on middle childhood development
- a. The indicators of risk in middle childhood
- b. Effects of the risk indicators on middle childhood development
- c. Impact of media on child development
- 4. Genetic and environmental influences related to child growth and development in middle childhood.
- a. Genetic influences and environmental influences on middle childhood growth and development
- b. Explain the impact of genetic and environmental influences on middle childhood growth and development
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60362 |
May 6, 2026 to June 24, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70134 |
September 2, 2026 to October 21, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60415 |
May 7, 2026 to July 23, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72605 |
September 2, 2026 to October 21, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42236 |
January 6, 2027 to February 24, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42241 |
January 6, 2027 to February 24, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.