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Global Perspectives on Child Development and Learning
EDU BH215

Course Information

Description

*Only Offered for Online Ed.M. Students* Most research on child development comes from Western societies, yet findings are often generalized to be universal to all humans. By examining research from diverse cultures and communities we can gain a greater understanding of the extent of similarities and differences in child development across the world. More specifically, students in this course will examine: (1) how culture and communities/societies shape child development, (2) the implications of cultural similarities and differences in child development for learning and teaching, and (3) the importance of conducting work that recognizes and values the diversity and potential of every child.

Class Notes

This course is open to OEL students in the IEPM pathway with limited enrollment slots open for students in the Higher Education and Pre-K - 12 Education pathways. Higher Ed and Pre-K-12 OEL students must submit a petition in My.Harvard. 

School Graduate School of Education
Credits 2
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Department Education
Course Component Regular Course
Instruction Mode Online
Subject Education
Grading Basis HGSE Student Option (Letter Graded, Sat/Unsat)
Course Requirements Limited to OEL students in the IEPM Track
Learning Goals Students will examine the sources and extent of variation in child development and learning contexts around the world. They will propose a research study, program or project related to learning in a specific global context.
Career Focus

Students interested in jobs working with children from diverse cultural backgrounds; careers focused on providing programming for children in different cultures; students wishing to pursue research in diverse cultures; students who want a broader understanding of child development around the world; students who want to design educational programs for children from diverse cultures.