KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

CHDV C106 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

  1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:
    CHDV C106
  2. COURSE TITLE:
    Child Growth and Development
  3. SHORT BANWEB TITLE:
    Child Growth & Dev.
  4. COURSE AUTHOR:
    Fuller, Elisabeth I.
  5. COURSE SEATS:
    -
  6. COURSE TERMS:
    70 = Fall; 30 = Spring; 50 = Summer
  7. CROSS-LISTED COURSES:
  8. PROPOSAL TYPE:
    CC Course Revision
  9. START TERM:
    30 = Spring, 2012
  10. C-ID:
  11. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    This course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There is an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. Students are required to observe children in a group setting.

  12. GRADING METHOD

    Default:
    S = Standard Letter Grade
    Optional:
    P = Pass/No Pass
  13. TOTAL UNITS:
    3

  14. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

    Method
    Min Units
    Min Hours
    Lecture
    3
    54
    Lab
    0
    0
    Activity
    0
    0
    Open Entry/Open Exit
    0
    0
    Volunteer Work Experience
    0
    0
    Paid Work Experience
    0
    0
    Non Standard
    0
    0
    Non-Standard Hours Justification:

  15. REPEATABILITY

    Type:
    Non-Repeatable Credit
  16. MATERIALS FEE:
    No
  17. CREDIT BY EXAM:
    No
  18. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:
    UC Transfer;Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);Certificate of Achievement (COA);CSU Transfer;Career Technical Education (CTE)
  19. STAND-ALONE:
    No

  20. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:
    CHDV Child Development Cert (Certificate)
    CHDV Child Development Teacher Cert (Certificate)
    CHDV Master Teacher Permit (Certificate)
    CHDV Site Supervisor Permit (Certificate)
    Child Development (AA Degree Program)
    Child Development Associate Teacher- (Certificate of Achievement)
    Child Development Master Teacher- (Certificate of Achievement)
    Child Development Site Supervisor- (Certificate of Achievement)
    Child Development Teacher- (Certificate of Achievement)
    Elective:
    General Education ()
    Human Services AS (AS Degree Program)
    Human Services Worker Cert (Certificate of Achievement)
    Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities (AA Degree Program)
    Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities AA (AA Degree Program)

  21. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

    Local:
    CC GE Area II: Social & Behavioral Science = Social;
    IGETC:
    IGETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences = 4G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences;
    CSU:
    CSU GE Area D: Social, Political, and Economic Institutions and Behavior, Historical = D7 - Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science;
    UC Transfer Course:
    CSU Transfer Course:

  22. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

    1. Analyze major developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence in the areas of physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, and language development using standard research methodologies.
    2. Analyze how cultural, economic, political and historical contexts affect children’s development.
    3. Compare and contrast various theoretical frameworks that relate to the study of human development.
    4. Apply developmental theory to the analysis of child observations, surveys, and/or interviews using investigative research methodologies.
    5. Differentiate characteristics of typical and atypical development at various stages.
    6. Analyze the importance of the early years and the interaction between maturational processes and social/environmental factors and the effects on various areas of development.

  23. REQUISITES

    Advisory:

    CHDV C100
    and Reading - 1 Level Prior to Transfer
    and Writing - 1 Level Prior to Transfer

  24. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:

    Objectives

    1. Examine and discuss major theories of child development.
    2. Examine ways in which developmental domains are continuous, sequential and inter-related.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of the physical, social/emotional, cognitive and language development of children, both typical and atypical, in major developmental stages.
    4. Investigate and explain sources of developmental change and reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.
    5. Demonstrate knowledge of current research findings as they apply to child development.
    6. Examine and explain how bias can influence the research process.
    7. Demonstrate objective techniques and skills when observing, interviewing, describing and evaluating behavior in children of all ages, cultures and backgrounds and their caregivers.
    8. Examine and evaluate the importance of the early years and the effects of interaction between the individual and her/his environment.
    9. Examine and evaluate the role of family in facilitating children’s development.
    10. Examine and evaluate the role of teachers and other professionals in facilitating children’s development.
    11. Examine and evaluate the role of play and its relationship to development at various stages.
    12. Identify and describe risk factors that impact families and child at each major developmental stage.
    13. Investigate and explain the process of bilingual development in children at various stages.
    14. Describe and explain biological and environmental factors influencing the development of identity and self-esteem in children of all ages.

    Topical Outline

    I. Introduction

    1. The nature of children’s development
    2. The science of child development

    II. Beginnings

    1. Biological Beginnings
    2. Prenatal Development
    3. Birth

    III. Development

    1. How data is collected
    2. From conception through adolescence
    3. Major theories

    IV. Physical Development

    1. Fine and gross motor skills
    2. Developmental milestones

    V. Cognitive Development

    1. Language Development
    2. Moral/Ethical development
    3. Learning styles/ schooling

    VI. Socio-Emotional Development

    1. Attachment
    2. Emotions
    3. Role of the family

    VII. Cultural Influences

    1. Birth
    2. Child rearing
    3. Education

  25. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

    1. Case Study;
    2. Demonstration;
    3. Discussion;
    4. Field trip;
    5. Group Work;
    6. Guest Lecturers;
    7. In-class writing;
    8. Informational Interviews;
    9. Instruction through examination or quizzing;
    10. Job Shadowing;
    11. Lecture;
    12. Outside reading;
    13. Peer analysis, critique & feedback;
    14. Peer-to-peer instruction;
    15. Presentations (by students);
    16. Problem Solving;
    17. Written work;

  26. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to

    • Reading assignments, handouts and text readings that expand and enhance lecture topics. • Classic and contemporary research studies that relate to specific topics in child development. For example: a research project on teratogens and fetal development • Writing assignments that relate observations in child development to current theory. For example: observe and interact with a preschool child using Piagetian tasks and analyze the child’s cognitive development. • Research assignments that discuss the history of and current topics in the field. For example: relate B.F. Skinner’s premises on infant development in his 1945 article, “Baby in a Box” to current developmental theory. • Text reflections. For example: after reading the chapter on children’s friendships, reflect on your own relationships during your school-age years. • Observation of children in a group setting. For example: observe and interview adolescents and discuss their moral reasoning and development of a sense of self. • Exams related to course subject matter • Textbook readings

  27. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

    • Analysis of observations and interviews of children of various ages in group settings. For example, after interviewing children aged 10-13, analyze their answers for evidence of developing self-concepts. How do these children compare to the stated theory?
    • Critical Insight Scrapbook – students research 10 topics from the field of child development and present them in a binder.
    • Analysis of popular writings in the field of child development. For example, read and respond to B.F. Skinner’s 1940’s article “Baby in a Box”.
    • Exams related to course subject matter

  28. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to

    Textbooks
    Santrock, J. W. (2010) Children, 11th, McGraw Hill Companies, Inc
    Manuals
    Periodicals
    Software
    Other
  29. METHOD OF DELIVERY:
    Online with some required face-to-face meetings (“Hybrid”);Online (purely online no face-to-face contact) ;iTV – Interactive video = Face to face course with significant required activities in a distance modality ;Face to face;
  30. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Child Development/ (Masters Required);EarlyChildhood Education (Masters Required);Education (Masters Required);Family and Consumer Studies/Home Economics (Masters Required);

  31. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date
    10/19/2011
    Last Outline Revision
    04/09/2010
    Curriculum Committee Approval
    11/18/2011
    Board of Trustees
    01/12/2012
    State Approval
    UC Approval
    70 = Fall 2010
    UC Approval Status
    Approved
    CSU Approval
    70 = Fall 2010
    CSU Approval Status
    Approved
    IGETC Approval
    70 = Fall 2010
    IGETC Approval Status
    Approved
    CSU GE Approval
    70 = Fall 2010
    CSU GE Approval Status
    Approved