Childhood Learning and Development examines children's learning and development in the elementary school grades. This course is designed for students who plan to become teachers or work with children and youth in other settings. The content focuses primarily on cognitive development (e.g., the role of the brain in learning, information processing) and social development (e.g., relationships, moral development). Three themes emerge: developmental processes and contexts, individual variability and diversity, and translation from research to practice. Students will learn about theory and research in developmental and educational psychology, and reflect on applications of their new knowledge to classroom and other developmental settings.