CDEV 8117 Course Description   

1/30/23-5/20/23

CRN: 41010 Section: 101 

Mondays 2:10-5:20pm

Campus: Remote - Synchronous

Instructor: Landi Ehnle        

lehnle@ccsf.edu

Study of the role of parents/guardians in the healthy development of children from birth through adolescence. Emphasis on building positive relationships with children in the areas of bonding, attachment, self esteem, family dynamics, age-appropriate expectations and the importance of positive communications. Fulfills court-mandated parent education requirements.

This class and the topics covered are approved by the Department of Human Services Family and Children’s Services for court ordered, reunification, and/or child protective services referred clients.

Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

• Describe the development of children from birth to 18 years old, including factors that impact developmental expectations.

• Analyze normative behavior of children from birth to 18 years and parent/guardian responses to common challenges, including the impact of stress and trauma on the brain development of the child and the effects on the family unit.

• Explain the importance of ongoing communication between parents/guardians and child care staff, teachers, and health care professionals and utilize communication strategies for assessing the needs of the child. 

• Identify the value of attachment, bonding, setting limits, and utilizing positive guidance strategies.

Class Content

Ages and stages of development

• Birth to 18 years

• Influences on children's development

• Gender

• Culture

• Ethnicity

• Birth order

• Brain development

• The impact of stress on development

• The effect of trauma on the lives of families

Diversity issues

• Race

• Class

• Language

• Family structure

• Impacts of culture

• Multicultural conflicts

Parenting styles

• Four dominant styles

• Understanding how parenting styles impact development

The benefits of self-sacrifice in parenting

• Areas of self-sacrifice

• Maturity and ability to put child's needs first

Modeling positive self-esteem

• Five foundations of self-esteem

• Communication styles and effects on self-esteem

Age appropriate expectations

• Definitions of ages and stages

• Gender differences in expectations

Aspects of positive guidance vs. discipline

• Anger management

• Triggers to anger

• Positive responses

Identifying community, school, and child care resources

• Advocating for children

• Communicating with teachers and resource staff

Child abuse and neglect

• Alcohol, drugs, and domestic violence

• Dealing with stress at home and the workplace

• Positive activities that reduce stress

Community resources

• San Francisco agencies

• SFUSD and school supports