Child Development 1- VFC202

Child Development 1 is a course designed to increase students’ child care ability levels, prepare them for careers in the early education industry, and lead them toward successful parenting practices in the future.  Topics include prenatal development and care, physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of infants through toddler-age children, age appropriate activity/lesson planning and positive guidance methods. Students will also have the opportunity to experience parenthood through a structured simulation with the Realcare computerized infant.  Since most effective parenting skills often mirror those of child care professionals, this course will approach techniques from an early childhood education perspective. 

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: 0.5-1 hour

CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3ONn4z9 Course FAQs: bit.ly/3pNCuGq 

Child Development 2 - VFC207

This course will further the learning of Child Development 1 by focusing on the developmental areas of preschoolers to early adolescence. Course topics will also cover culture and diversity, family/parenting practices, promoting healthy nutrition practices, positive guidance techniques, identifying and reporting child abuse, age appropriate lesson planning and teaching strategies. Students will also have the opportunity to earn the industry required 30-hour Childcare Basics Merit Certification. Another essential component of Child Development 2 is an internship. As a student intern, students will be able to apply principles learned in class while also gaining on-the-job work experience at a local childcare/preschool program. Professional/Business dress attire is required for internship days. Students are required to provide their own transportation or walk to the internship site. Industry Recognized Credential:  Merit Childcare Basics:  30 Hour Training

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit earned in Child Development 1 and Instructor approval based on demonstrated competencies. Student internship placement in community centers (transportation not provided - see below).

Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3ONn4z9 Course FAQs: bit.ly/3pNCuGq 

Relationships - VFC300

Relationships is a discussion and project-oriented course addressing various issues facing contemporary families and individuals, such as getting along with family and friends, dating, partner selection and marriage. Students explore personalities, communication and conflict resolution, with the goal of establishing quality relationships in life. Class discussions include gender, the range of expressions that human sexuality takes, anatomy of the reproductive systems, sexual health, preventing pregnancy and STDs and relationships and how to navigate them. This course fulfills the Health requirement for graduation.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: CTE, Health Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: 0-0.5 hours

CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3ONn4z9 

LIFE (Living Independently and Financially Efficient) - VFC313

Intro to Early Childhood Education - VFC362/363

Intro to Early Childhood education includes an overview of educational programs, research on effective teaching strategies, cultural and developmentally appropriate practices, resources and assessment tools. It is important that students taking this class have good attendance. Students intern in a Tahoma School District elementary classroom and it is vial they are present for intern time and seminar time. Professional/Business dress attire is required for internship days. Students are required to provide their own transportation or walk to the internship site. This course is repeatable for credit.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit earned in Child Development 1 and 2 or Teacher Permission - student internship placement in TSD Elementary Schools (transportation not provided) Homework hours per week: 0.5-1 hour CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3wc7eE1

EWU ASL 101/College ASL 1 - WLG254/255

Eastern Washington University course: A basic introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture. ASL 101 includes basic ASL vocabulary, grammatical structures, and conversational behaviors. Focus will be placed on the development of the conceptual aspects of the language. Special emphasis will be placed on the cultural values and beliefs shared by the Deaf Community. Notes from Tahoma: American Sign Language 101 teaches the history of American Sign Language and its grammatical system. Students become effective communicators of ASL, both expressively and receptively. Students also gain empathy and respect for the Deaf culture. Evaluation is based on in-class activities, participation and projects. Credit from this course can be applied to Career and Technical Education and World Language Elective. Please note that cross crediting does not meet minimum core requirements for colleges. Students who register for college credit with Eastern Washington University will receive 5 college credits upon successful completion of the course.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE, Elective Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours

CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3wc7eE1 CADR/NCAA

EWU ASL 102/College ASL 2 - WLG354/355

Eastern Washington University course: Further instruction in the development of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language, development of more advanced vocabulary and the use of space and expression as a part of the linguistic form of this visual language. Includes exploration into the structure of the deaf culture. Notes from Tahoma: American Sign Language 102, a full-year class, picks up where ASL 101 stops. Students work to become more effective communicators and their expression of sign language becomes progressively clear and fluent in the command of signs. Credit from this course can be applied to either Career and Technical Education or World Language Elective. Please note that cross crediting does not meet minimum core requirements for colleges. Students who register for college credit with Eastern Washington University will receive 5 college credits upon successful completion of the course.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: CTE, Elective Prerequisites: Credit earned in EWU ASL 101/College ASL 1

Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3wc7eE1 CADR/NCAA

EWU ASL 103/College ASL 3 - WLG452/453

Eastern Washington University course: Further instruction in the development of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language, development of more advanced vocabulary and the use of space and expression as a part of the linguistic form of this visual language. Includes exploration into the structure of the deaf culture. Notes from Tahoma: American Sign Language 103, a full-year class, prepares students for college requirements and delves deeper into American Sign Language and deaf studies. Class content includes transliteration of videotapes of deaf individuals and job shadows. Evaluation is based on class participation, discussions, group work, presentations and writing interpretations of videotapes. Credit from this course can be applied to either Career and Technical Education or World Language Elective. Please note that cross crediting does not meet minimum core requirements for colleges. Students who register for college credit with Eastern Washington University will receive 5 college credits upon successful completion of the course.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: CTE, Elective Prerequisites: Credit earned in EWU ASL 102/College ASL 2

Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3wc7eE1 CADR/NCAA

ASL 4 - WLG360/361