This course introduces and expands diverse perspectives and concepts of child and youth wellbeing and development as a basis for praxis with children youth, and families. The course explores Indigenous perspectives of adolescent and adult health, development and wellbeing that focus on holism and Western theories that focus on different domains of development. The course focusses on critical thinking about adolescent and adult health and educational equity and the relevancy of different perspectives to the health, development and wellbeing of diverse youth and adult and older adult populations. Prerequisite: Admission into the ECED or EACS program Note: Students will only receive credit for one of CYCA 2410 and PSYC 2230
This course introduces and expands diverse perspectives and concepts of child and youth wellbeing and development as a basis for praxis with children youth, and families. The course explores Indigenous perspectives of adolescent and adult health, development and wellbeing that focus on holism and Western theories that focus on different domains of development. The course focusses on critical thinking about adolescent and adult health and educational equity and the relevancy of different perspectives to the health, development and wellbeing of diverse youth and adult and older adult populations. Prerequisite: Admission into the ECED or EACS program Note: Students will only receive credit for one of CYCA 2410 and PSYC 2230