12/26/2024 5:27:14 AM	CHLD 110.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2009	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CHLD 110.1	Title:  DEV TRENDS/CHILD UNDER 3
Full Title:  Developmental Trends of Children Under 3
Last Reviewed:11/4/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	1.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	26.25
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	0		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.50			Contact Total	26.25
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75

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:  CHILD110.1

Catalog Description:

Growth and development (physical, cognitive, social and emotional) of children from prenatal period to 36 months of age.  Emphasis on practical applications and the adult role in supporting optimal growth in a variety of social contexts.  Child observations are required.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Growth and development (physical, cognitive, social and emotional) of children from prenatal period to 36 months of age.  Emphasis on practical applications and the adult role in supporting optimal growth in a variety of social contexts.  Child observations are required.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

   1. Define key terms relating to physical, social-emotional, and

      cognitive development of children prenatal to 36 months.

   2. Describe typical developmental expectations of the young (0-8

      mo.), mobile (8-18 mo.) and older infant (18-36 mo.).

   3. Evaluate appropriate strategies for adult interactions with young,

      mobile and older infants.

   4. Apply developmental theory to real life situations in a variety

      of social contexts.

   5. Use observational skills to evaluate the growth and development of

      children ages birth to 36 months in the natural setting.

Topics and Scope

I.   Domains of development

     A.  Physical and motor development

     B.  Cognitive and language development

     C.  Social-emotional development including attachment and separation

II.  Characteristics of development

     A.  Prenatal development

     B.  Young infants, 0 - 8 months

     C.  Mobile infants, 8 - 18 months

     D.  Older infants, 18 - 36 months

III. Caregiving strategies

IV.  Application of developmental theory

     A.  Role of family

     B.  Societal expectations

     C.  Role of caregiver

     D.  Developmental risks of child abuse

     E.  The developmental impact of special needs

V.   Introduction to observation methods

     A.  Running records

     B.  Anecdotal records

Assignments:

  1.  Written responses to reading and class discussions.

 2.  Reading assignments of approximately 20-30 pages per week.

 3.  Observation report of approximately 2-4 pages on a licensed group

      care program.

 4.  Writing assignment that integrates theory and practice

     (approximately 2-4 pages).

 5.  Naturalistic observation of two different ages of infancy; written

      report (1-2 pages) and in-class discussion.

 6.  Essay exams of approximately 1-2 pages.

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 - 70%
Written observation, report and written responses
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 20%
Naturalistic observation
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 30%
Essay exams.
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Exploring Child Development. R. Fabes. Boston: Pearson Education, 2003.

The Child. N. Cobb. Mountain View: Mayfield Press, 2001.

Instructor prepared materials.

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