Child Development
Course Name: Childhood and Adolescent Development 1
Education Pathway: LEVEL ONE INTRODUCTORY
Grade Levels: 9-12
Course Length: 1 Year
Elective Credit: Satisfies the “G” Requirement of UC College Preparatory Admission
Description:
Childhood and Adolescent Development is a Career Technical Education (CTE) course, which provides students the opportunity to study the physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional developmental stages of children from conception through adolescence. Students may study topics such as brain development, families and parenting, prenatal development, developmental milestones from birth through adolescence, health and safety issues, guidance and discipline, cultural diversity, child care, education, children with special needs, and career decisions.
How We Have Fun In Class:
Class Pet Care for a Weekend
Carry Electronic Babies for 2 Days
Class Festivals in the Library
Kid Activities / Toys / Games
Hands On Learning
Safe Space to Build Confidence
Minimal Test or Homework