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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
CHLD 110.1 | Title:
DEV TRENDS/CHILD UNDER 3 |
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| 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 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 1.50 | | Contact Total | 26.25 |
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| | 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:
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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.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
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.
(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
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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.
Objectives:
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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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Instructor prepared materials
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