Health Safety Nutrition in Early Childhood Programs
Welcome
Hope you are looking forward to a productive and valuable learning experience as we work together towards the goal of supporting children and infants in Early Childhood Education Programs. We will discover the importance of good nutrition, regular physical activity and program facility safety while sharing our diverse experiences and expertise as parents, child care providers, child development majors, and others interested in the health of our children.
The CDEV 92 course provides an overview of health, safety and nutrition for children in early childhood programs, with an emphasis on physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff in the home and care facility. Topics include preventing injuries and infections, promoting physical and mental, facility design, caring for children with specific needs, and child maltreatment.
Course Basics
CDEV 92, CRN 73112-501 with instructor Lucia Ruiz, MPH
Dates: September 25, 2023- December 19, 2023
Thursdays, 5:10pm - 9:40pm, MUB 251,
3 units
This course meets California Community Colleges EC/CD (Early Childhood/Child Development) Curriculum Alignment Project standards for course in Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Programs. It also meets requirements for the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, the AS in Child Development, and the Certificate of Achievement in Child Development: Practitioner.
ADVISE: ESL 182 or ENGL 88 or placement in ESL 184 or readiness for college-level English
Adding the Class
If you are requesting to add please send a polite email to the instructor with your name, student ID number, and anything else you'd like to share about your motivation to take this course. Please note that the class fills up quickly and moves quickly, so we may not be able to add after the first week. It will take approximately 24 hours from the time you add to be added to Canvas.
ADD/DROP DEADLINES
Last day to add classes: TBD
Last day to drop classes w/ a full refund: TBD
Last day to drop classes w/o “W”: TBD
Last day to withdrawal from classes: TBD
Syllabus
Syllabus - Publicly available CDEV 92 Syllabus on Canvas for Fall 2023
Required Textbook
Aronson, Susan S. . Healthy Young Children: A Manual for Programs (5th Edition), NAEYC Books, 2012
ISBN: 978-1-928896-82-1
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor: Lucia Ruiz, MPH, lruiz@ccsf.edu
Please use the Canvas Inbox for course-related issues, preferred method of contact once the course goes live. I will respond within 24-48 hours, except Sundays.
City College of San Francisco, Health Education Department
Ocean Campus, 50 Frida Kahlo Way, MUB 353, San Francisco, CA 94112
Log-in instructions for Students
Go to https://ccsf.instructure.com
Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678
Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.
RAM ID instructions for students (Google Doc)
Online Learning
What are the real challenges encountered by both new and experienced online students, and how can you be successful? Tune into this short tutorial video to help debunk common myths about online learning.
Introduction to Online Learning (12 min video tutorial)
What Makes a Successful Online Learner? Valuable tips for success and what to expect.
Canvas Support Hotline (844) 592-2198 available 24/7.
