This course focuses on child and adolescent development with emphasis on current research and theories on biological, linguistic, cognitive, social

and emotional dimensions of development. Further, this includes factors that affect the progress of development of the learners and appropriate

pedagogical principles applicable for each developmental level of the learners. The course also addresses laws, policies, guidelines and procedures

that provide safe and secure learning environments, and the use of positive and non-violent discipline in the management of learner behavior.