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Course Description: This course is designed for students interested in examining the broad spectrum of child development theory from prenatal development through the school-aged years. Various philosophies, along with current research, will be used to present the areas of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, prenatal to age five. Through discussion, critique and research, class activities will add direction and focus to career opportunities in the field of child development. Students will have the opportunity to earn the ECE Level 1 credential while enrolled in this course.
ONE YEAR
Critical Learning Standards:
CLS 1: Prenatal Development
Analyze factors that impact development from conception to birth.
A. Reproductive Systems
B. Family Planning
C. Infertility
D. Conception
E. Pregnancy
F. Labor and delivery
CLS 2: Infant Development
Analyze factors that impact infant development
A. Milestones in physical development
i. Breast vs. Formula Feeding
ii. Feeding sequence
iii. Safety precautions
1. Back to Sleep & SIDS
2. Shaken Baby
iv. Basic Care
v. Fine vs. Gross Motor Skill Development
B. Milestones in social- emotional development
i. Attachment
ii. Bonding
C. Milestones in cognitive development
i. Language Development
ii. Object Permanence
CLS 3: Toddler development
Analyze factors that impact toddler development
A. Milestones in physical development
i. Promoting healthy nutrition
ii. Safety precautions
iii. Toilet Training
iv. Fine vs. Gross Motor Skill Development
B. Milestones in social- emotional development
i. Temper tantrums
ii. Egocentrism/Negativism
iii. Guidance & Discipline Techniques
C. Milestones in cognitive development
i. Language Development
ii. Theorists
CLS 4: Preschoolers and School Aged Children
Analyze factors that impact preschooler and school aged child development.
A. Milestones in physical development
i. Promoting healthy nutrition
1. Physical Activity & Childhood Obesity
ii. Safety precautions
iii. Fine vs. Gross Motor Skill Development
B. Milestones in social- emotional development
i. Guidance & Discipline Techniques
ii. Types of Play
iii. Promoting Positive Interaction
iv. Child Abuse
1. Mandated Reporter Training
C. Milestones in cognitive development
i. Language Development
ii. Theorists
CLS 5: Early Childhood education
Analyze factors that impact early childhood education.
A. Lesson Planning
B. Classroom Management
C. Personal and Professional Balance
D. Special Education
E. Observation
Teacher Information:
Mrs. Paige Millsap: ppflanz@d211.org
Family and Consumer Sciences
Schaumburg High School
1100 W. Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
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