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CD2001-4CHILD DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

This course includes special topic courses offered as the need arises in the areas of child development, early childhood education and parenting education. Mini- courses or workshops also are included.

CD2013HUMAN NUTRITION

This course examines the basic composition of nutrition and accessory factors required for adequate human nutrition. It includes the application of nutritional principles to the planning of normal and special dietary regime.

CD 2023 NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR

CHILDREN

This course covers how to establish and maintain physically and psychologically safe and healthy learning environments for children. Emphasis is on understanding the developmental consequences of stress and trauma, protective factors and resilience, the development of mental health and the importance of supportive relationships. Also covered are basic nutrition and health and safety management practices for young children, including specific procedures for infants and toddlers and procedures regarding childhood illness and communicable diseases. Discussion will include ways to recognize signs of emotional distress, child abuse and neglect in young children and the responsibility and procedures for reporting known or suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities. Analysis of the USDA Dietary Guidelines and the application of those guidelines to planning meals and snacks for children are also covered. The course combines classroom instruction, hands-on activities and observations of children in group care.

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CD2043PARENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS This course is designed to prepare early childhood professionals who have the ability to establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with families, who can respect parents’ choices and goals for children and communicate effectively with parents about curriculum and children’s progress and who can involve families in assessing and planning for individual children, including children with disabilities, developmental delays or special abilities and support parents in making decisions related to their child’s development and parenting. The content includes how professionals can become aware of educational resources available in the community. Participation in and planning of family and community activities that relate to the early childhood profession is also a part of the course. Also listed as SOC 2043.

CD2053CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

This course emphasizes the knowledge necessary to understand factors that influence the development of young children and the sequence and interdependency of physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development in children from birth to age eight. Covered also is the development and interdependency of all developmental areas to meet the needs of the group and individual while respecting each child’s unique rates of development. The course combines classroom instruction, hands-on activities and observation of children in group care to develop competence in working with young children. Also listed as SOC 2153.

CD 2063 BEHAVIOR AND GUIDANCE OF YOUNG

CHILDREN

This course emphasizes the knowledge necessary to provide positive child guidance strategies which help children learn to make responsible decisions regarding their own behavior and contributes to the development of self-control, self-motivation and self-respect. This course also outlines common causes of inappropriate classroom behavior. Also covered will be the roles families play and how routines, classroom arrangement and the activities provided have a direct effect on a child’s behavior. The course combines classroom instruction, hands-on activities and observation of children in group care to develop competence in working with young children. Also listed as SOC 2163.

CD2073 MUSIC,MOVEMENT AND CREATIVE ARTS This course emphasizes the acquisition of the knowledge of and ability to develop and implement meaningful, integrated learning experiences, using the central concepts and tools of inquiry in music, movement,

creative arts and perceptual motor development. Understanding and appreciating the role of the arts in the development of young children and providing children with meaningful experiences in the arts is also covered. The course combines classroom instruction, hands-on activities and observations of children in group care to develop competence in the design and implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies related to music, movement and creative arts.

CD 2101—PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT IN CHILD

DEVELOPMENT

In this course, the student begins compiling a professional portfolio. The portfolio will be developed around the state standards for early childhood education and the standards of the National Association for Education of Young Children. The portfolio will continue to be developed throughout the degree program

CD 2103 EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

This course is designed to provide an understanding of conditions which affect children’s development and learning, including risk factors, developmental variations and developmental patterns of specific disabilities. Content covers how to create and modify environments and experiences to meet the individual needs of children with disabilities, developmental delays and special abilities. The course also includes opportunities to evaluate and demonstrate appropriate use of technology with young children, including assistive technologies. Knowledge of state and federal legislation related to providing services for children with disabilities and their families is also emphasized. The course combines classroom instruction, hands-on activities and observation of children with special needs.

CD2173COGNITIVE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN

This course explores theories of cognitive development and learning styles. Discussion will center on how to integrate curriculum and instructional strategies to encourage children’s critical thinking, problem solving, performance and technological skills. The course combines classroom instruction, hands-on activities and observations of children in group care and it provides opportunities to apply theories of cognitive development and learning styles to the design, development, implementation and modification of differing instructional approaches based upon children’s individual cognitive development and learning styles.

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CD 2183 LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SKILLS FOR

CHILDREN

This course explores methods of skill development in encouraging children’s language and social development. Emphasis will be on 1) developing an understanding of emergent literacy theories and practices, 2) learning how to encourage classroom environments that foster positive dispositions toward literacy and 3) learning the processes and strategies for fostering young children’s writing skills, reading skills and second language acquisition skills. The course combines classroom instruction, hands- on activities and observations of children in group care.

CD 2203 PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION IN

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

This course provides the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate an integrated curriculum that focuses on children’s needs and interests and takes into account culturally valued content and children’s home experiences. Content will cover how to create, evaluate and select developmentally appropriate materials, equipment and environments that support children’s learning. The course will also focus on the design, implementation and evaluation of programs that address the importance of a multicultural approach to early childhood education. The course combines classroom instruction, hands-on activities and observations of children in group care.

CD 2223 PROFESSIONALISM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT This course prepares students to become early childhood professionals who reflect on their practices, articulate a philosophy and rational for decisions and continually self- assess and evaluate the effects of their choices and actions on others. Content will explore the early childhood profession and its multiple historical, philosophical and social foundations, including how these foundations influence current thought and practice. Opportunities will be provided to demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to the professions code of ethical conduct and the importance of seeking out opportunities to grow professionally by locating and using appropriate professional literature, organizations, resources and experiences to inform and improve their practice.

CD 2233 ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION OF CHILD

GROWTH &DEVELOPMENT

This course covers the use of informal and formal assessment strategies to plan an individual curriculum and teaching practices based on each child’s growth and development. Emphasis will be on how to observe, record and assess young children’s development and learning and how to engage children in self-assessment for the

purpose of planning appropriate programs, environments and interactions and adapting for individual differences. Also covered will be how to develop and use authentic, performance-based assessments of children’s growth and development to assist in planning and to communicate with children and parents. The course combines classroom instruction, hands-on activities and observations of children in group care.