SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 6:47:21 AMCHLD 110.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2019

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CHLD 110.1Title:  DEV TRENDS/CHILD UNDER 3  
Full Title:  Developmental Trends of Children Under 3
Last Reviewed:5/14/2018

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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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 contexts.  Child observations are required. (Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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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 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

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 prenatal to 36 months in the areas of physical,
    psychosocial and cognitive development.
2.  Examine and evaluate appropriate strategies for working with children 0 to 36 months.
3.  Use observations of children 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 physical, social-emotional, and  cognitive development of
    children prenatal to 36 months.  
2. Describe typical developmental expectations of young infants (0-8 mo.), mobile
    infants (8-18 mo.) and toddlers (18-36 mo.).
3. Evaluate 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 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. 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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Assignments may include:  
 
1. Written responses to reading and class discussions, (1-2 pages weekly)
2. Reading assignments of approximately 20-30 pages per week
3. Observation report of approximately 2-4 pages in group care setting
4. Writing assignment that integrates theory and practice (approximately 2-4 pages)
5. Conduct a naturalistic observation; write a 2-4 page report using anecdotal and/or running
    records
6. Quizzes (0 - 6)
7. Exams, midterm and/or 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 - 60%
Written observation report(s), written response(s), theory and practice assignment
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%
Exams, including quizzes, midterm, final
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 15%
Attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Developmental Profiles: Pre-birth Through Adolescence. 8th ed. Marotz, Lynn and Allen, Eileen. Cengage Learning. 2016
Instructor prepared materials

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