SRJC Course Outlines

4/24/2025 5:34:32 AMCHLD 110.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2025

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CHLD 110.1Title:  DEV TRENDS/CHILD UNDER 3  
Full Title:  Developmental Trends of Children Under 3
Last Reviewed:11/4/2024

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled1.5017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled26.25
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total1.50 Contact Total26.25
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50Total 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:
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In this introductory course, students will examine the major developmental milestones in the areas of biosocial, psychosocial, and cognitive development during the periods of prenatal development through 36 months of age. Students will engage in child observations to understand developmental growth and skills. This course emphasizes practical applications and the adult role in supporting optimal growth in a variety of contexts.
 

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Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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In this introductory course, students will examine the major developmental milestones in the areas of biosocial, psychosocial, and cognitive development during the periods of prenatal development through 36 months of age. Students will engage in child observations to understand developmental growth and skills. This course emphasizes practical applications and the adult role in supporting optimal growth in a variety of contexts.
 
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
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:
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CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
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Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Define developmental milestones for children  in physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development from the age prenatal period to 36 months of age.
2. Identify strategies for supporting children's development in various settings, using observations to apply developmental theory.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Define key terms relating to children's physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development, from the prenatal period to 36 months.
2. Describe typical developmental expectations of young infants (0-8 months), mobile infants (8-18 months) and toddlers (18-36 months).
3. Identify appropriate strategies for adult interactions with infants and toddlers.
4. Apply developmental theory to real life situations in a variety of 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
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I. Domains of Development
    A. Physical and motor development
    B. Cognitive development
    C. Social-emotional development, including attachment and separation
    D. Brain development
    E. Language acquisition
    F. Temperament
II. Stages of Development
    A. Prenatal development
    B. Young infants, 0-8 months
    C. Mobile infants, 8-18 months
    D. Toddlers,18-36 months
III. Caregiving Strategies for Infants and Toddlers
IV. Application of Developmental Theory
    A. Role of family
    B. Societal expectations
    C. Role of caregiver
    D. Prevention of child maltreatment
    E. Developmental differences and special needs
V. Introduction to Observation Methods
    A. Running records
    B. Anecdotal records

Assignments:
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1. Reading of text and/or instructor-prepared materials (approximately 10-20 pages per week)
2. Writing assignments to include one or more of the following:
    a. Written responses to reading and class discussions, (4-8 papers of 750-1000 words each)
    b. Observation report(s) that apply developmental theory to naturalistic observation (1-4 reports at 1000-1500 words each)
    c. Term paper that integrates developmental theory with practical applications for infant-toddler caregiving (1000-2000 words)
3. Skill Demonstrations
    a. Conduct naturalistic observations of infants and toddlers using an anecdotal and/or running record format (4-10 observations)
4. Exams- to include one or more of the following:
    a. Quiz(zes) (0-4)
    b. Midterm and/or final
5. Other
    a. Short  in-class presentations connecting developmental theory to caregiving practices
     b. Participation in class and/or online activities and discussions

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
40 - 60%
Observation reports, written responses, term paper
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 observations
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
5 - 20%
Quiz(zes), midterm and/or final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 20%
Attendance and participation, short in-class presentations, online activities and discussions


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Infant Toddler Development, Northwest Wisconsin Technical College, https://commons.libretexts.org/book/socialsci-165763 CC-BY 4.0
Infant and Toddler Care and Development, Amanda Taintor et al, https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/Infant_and_Toddler_Care_and_Development_(Taintor_and_LaMarr) is shared under a mixed 4.0 license
 
Instructor prepared materials

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