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ED101: Early
Childhood Growth and Development
Catalogue Description: 3 units
This course provides the framework for studying early
childhood growth and development. Students
will examine physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants
from birth through kindergarten. Expected
and predictable patterns in development are examined and developmentally
appropriate teaching and childcare practices are explored.
Emphasis is on socio-cultural expectations and the impact of the
environment in relation to the biological growth process.
Focus is on meeting the Child Development Associates (CDA) national
standards for certification. The
course will examine the basic modules of CDA addressing developmentally
appropriate teaching and learning. Students
will participate through online web-based instruction and assessment integrated
with preschool and infant/toddler center-based childcare fieldwork and
observation.
Text
Feeny,
S, Christensen, D., & Moravcik, E. (2001). Who Am I in the Lives of
Children? An Introduction to Teaching Young Children. 6th
Edition. Merrill Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
Fieldwork CDA Self-Instruction and Assessment Manuals
Dodge,
D. T., Dombro, A.L. & Koralek, D.G. (1991). Caring for Infants and
Toddlers. Volume I & II. 4th
Printing, 1999. Teaching Strategies, Inc. Washington, D.C.
Dodge,
D. T. Koralek, D.G. & Pizzolongo, P.J. (1996). Caring for Preschool
Children. 2nd Edition. Volume I & II. 4th
Printing, 2000. Teaching Strategies, Inc. Washington, D.C.
Purposes
of the Course
Students
will:
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Gain an understanding of child growth
and development.
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Develop an understanding of physical,
cognitive, social, and emotional developmental domains.
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Develop knowledge of significant
research that that furthers theoretical understanding of effective teaching and
learning.
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Gain an understanding of the natural
stages of development in terms of developmentally appropriate teaching practice.
Course Objectives:
Students
will:
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Understand
developmental stages in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains.
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Develop a
working knowledge of infants and young children as they grow and adapt to their
environment.
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Examine social and cultural
expectations related to developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
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Understand
the impact of societal, cultural, and political influences on early childhood
education trends.
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Create a
developmentally appropriate classroom management plan that engages children in
learning and provides a positive environment for the development of physical,
intellectual, and social skills.
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Be able
to interact with infants/toddlers and preschoolers appropriately based on
understanding of theory and research.
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Demonstrate
knowledge in planning an appropriate learning environment for infant/toddler and
pre-school children.
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Demonstrate
knowledge of the Child Development Association (CDA) certification expectations
for establishing a developmentally appropriate learning environment. (Emphasis
on Modules 3 – 6).
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Learn
techniques of observation relating to the growth and development of young
children.
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Observe
early childhood professionals in assessment and evaluation of early childhood
development in order to guide personal practice.
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Explore
books, references, media, electronic, and online resources useful for improving
teaching and learning.
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