12/21/2024 8:10:04 PM	ADLTED 731.2 Course Outline as of Summer 2022	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ADLTED 731.2	Title:  CHLD CARE 2--CURRIC
Full Title:  Child Care Provider 2: Curriculum and Program Development
Last Reviewed:11/26/2018

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	0	Lecture Scheduled	0		8 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	3.00		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	24.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	24.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 24.00

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  ADLTED 731B

Catalog Description:

Introduction to developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant curriculum in early childhood settings (birth to age 8). Students will develop age-appropriate activities and plan effective learning environments for children in a family child day care setting.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course completion of ADLTED 731.1

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introduction to developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant curriculum in early childhood settings (birth to age 8). Students will develop age-appropriate activities and plan effective learning environments for children in a family child day care setting.

(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course completion of ADLTED 731.1
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

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

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Describe and explain developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant curriculum for

    children birth to age 8 in a family home care setting.

2.  Design activities and environments reflective of cultures represented in the community of the

    program.

3.  Plan collaborative approaches to work with families from various cultural, linguistic, and

    socio-economic backgrounds.

Objectives:

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

1. Use the developmental milestones of children from birth to 8 to plan and implement

    appropriate curriculum.

2. Design curriculum and learning environments that demonstrate developmentally appropriate

    practices.

3. Select and use materials that demonstrate acceptance of all children's gender, family, race,

    language, culture, and other special needs.

4. Develop curriculum that is based on children's daily lives and experiences.

5. Incorporate children's home language, family, and home culture in developmentally

    appropriate learning activities.

6. Plan opportunities for families to be involved in the family child care program.

Topics and Scope

I. Young Children's Development

    A. Domains of development

    B. Milestones of development (birth to age 8)

    C. Developmentally appropriate practices

II. Introduction to Curriculum Design for Young Children (birth to age 8)

    A. Culturally relevant curriculum

    B. Planning integrated curriculum to includes areas of learning e.g. language, literacy, math,

         music, science, art, dramatic play, cooking, gardening, computers, and self-care

    C. Implementing curriculum to provide engaging learning experiences

    D. Evaluating curriculum for effectiveness

III. Learning Environments

    A. Understanding how young children learn

         1. active learning

         2. role of play

    B. Establishing consistent routines, schedules, and systems

    C. Creating safe indoor and outdoor environments

    D. Developing multi-sensory environments to support multiple intelligences and learning

         styles

    E. Providing culturally inclusive environments that respect the diversity of children, families,

         and staff

Assignments:

1. Gather and present information on a family practice that is different from that of the student

    (ex. sleeping or mealtime routine)

2. Create a survey/questionnaire for new families with the goal of collecting information to

    enhance understanding culture, values, holiday preferences, and availability to participate

    in the program

3. Develop culturally relevant lesson plans for two different age groups of young children

4. Create a display of culturally sensitive and inclusive materials for a family child care setting

    (explain and demonstrate songs, games, books, food, toys, etc.)

5. Role-play presenting lessons to children in particular developmental stages (3 to 5)

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 10 - 20%
Editing of questionnaire; family practice presentation
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 30%
Developing a questionnaire
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 20%
Lesson plan; Role-playing
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 40 - 50%
Materials display; attendance and participation; family practice presentation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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