Child Development 3

Course Description:

This course builds on your existing knowledge to explore the incredible growth of children from ages 4-6. We will investigate how preschoolers and early elementary students develop new physical skills, expand their thinking and language, and navigate increasingly complex social and emotional worlds.

Textbook:

The Developing Child. Holly E. Brisbane, Glencoe, 2010

Units/Topics

Physical Development of 4-6 year olds.
Intellectual Development of 4-6 year olds.
Social and Emotional Development of 4-6 year olds.

Maturity Level of Course:

In this course, our discussions will involve topics that require a high level of maturity and empathy. We will explore case studies and real-world scenarios that may include sensitive subjects such as childhood fears, bullying, developmental challenges, and significant family changes. A respectful and supportive environment is essential, and students are expected to use appropriate, professional terminology.

Supplies Needed:

Chromebook
- Other supplies that might be needed…
  - Notebook paper
  - Pen &/or pencils
  - Folder
  - Colored Pencils &/or crayons

What to Expect from Me

I plan is to keep the grade book updated weekly.
Google classroom will utilized & updated daily
Emails & messages from students and parents will be answered as quickly as possible.
Parents will be contacted as needed.

Student Expectations

- - Attendance
    - If/when you are absent, please make sure to look at google classroom to know what we are doing for that day.
    - If you are absent for an extended period of time for any reason and you want/need to have a google meet, just let me know and we can schedule it.

- - Assignment Expectations
    - Be responsible for your own learning.
    - All assignments will be in google classroom, however I will also have paper copies of most of the assignments. Students may turn in the paper copy, take a picture and turn it in through classroom, or do the assignment on the computer and turn it in.
      - When doing assignments on the computer, students are expected to use kami to complete the assignments.
    - All assignments will have a specific due date.
    - Respect the teacher, other students, and yourself.

- - Grading policy
    - Grades are determined by total points.
    - Although you have a specific due date for assignments, you will have a hard deadline for missing assignments of the day before the test by 11:59 pm. All missing assignments must be turned in by 11:59 pm the night before the DCA. After that time, those missing assignments will not be accepted/graded and will become 0's in the grade book.
    - If you are absent the day of the test, you will be expected to take it during class the next in person day you are there. Or you may schedule a time for after school or during Advisory when during a travel day.

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