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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
CHILD110.2 | Title:
DEV TRENDS/CHLD 3-5 |
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| Full Title:
Developmental Trends in the Child Age 3-5 Yrs |
| Last Reviewed:1/28/2019 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 8 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 24.00 |
| Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 4 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 24.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 48.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 72.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Ages and stages of 3, 4, & 5-year-old child including physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Emphasis on practical application of principles and adult role in supporting optimal growth. Recommended for childcare personnel, teachers, parents, hospital play aides, recreation workers, home visitors, and social service aides. Observation required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for English 100A
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Physical, intellectual, social & emotional growth; adult role in supporting optimal growth. Observation required.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for English 100A
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Students will be able to:
1. Define key terms relating to physical, psychosocial, and
cognitive development of the 3 through 5-year-olds.
2. Describe normal developmental expectations of a 3, 4, and
5-year-old.
3. Demonstrate appropriate strategies for working with this
age group.
4. Translate major developmental theory into real life
situations.
5. Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate practice
in adult interactions.
6. Assess whether programs that serve 3 through 5-year-olds
are developmentally appropriate or inappropriate.
Topics and Scope
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1. Physical and motor development.
2. Cognitive and language development.
3. Self esteem and social development.
4. Typical concerns of adults working with the 3 through
5-year-old child.
5. Current issues and concerns of this age group.
6. The role of the adult in supporting optimal growth and
development.
7. Developmentally appropriate practice in programs that serve
children 3 through 5-year-olds.
Assignments:
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1. Write a naturalist observation of a child in group care.
2. Complete various reaction essays to films, speakers, and
hypothetical situations.
3. Complete study questions on reading and class discussions.
4. Complete and document eight hours of participation with
3 through 5-year-olds in a group situation.
5. Answer in essay format, select questions on eight hours
participating experience with young children.
6. Study for and complete essay quizzes and final.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
50 - 75% |
| Written homework, Essay exams, REACTION PAPERS | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 20% |
| Homework problems, Quizzes, Exams | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
5 - 10% |
| Field work | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 20% |
| Multiple choice, Completion | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 0% |
| None | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Charlesworth, Rosalind. Understanding Child Development. 3rd Ed.
Delmar Publishers, Inc. Albany, New York, 1992.
Schickendanz, Judith A. Understanding Children. Mayfield Publishing
Company. Mountain View, California, 1990.
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