Linden High School

Linden High School Course Syllabus 7506- Child Development Mrs. Nealy

10 credits ~ Grade UC Requirement CSU Requirement

Prerequisite: English with a grade of C or better Graduation: a-g Elective credits only Duration: 1 class period and 2 semesters Credit: 10 units per semester with a grade of “D” or better

Course Description: Child Development and Guidance introduces the student to a better understanding of children as well as providing insight into to their own growth and development. Students will learn that meeting children’s needs is not easy and that adults and others have an important role in helping children grow, learn and develop into positive individuals. Whether students are interested in a career with children such as teaching, or being a more effective parent, they will realize that studying child growth and development is challenging, important, and relevant to roles of individuals as parents, siblings, teachers, and mentors. Power Standards: Standard 3: Studying and Understanding Children ECDFS- A10.5 Standard 5: Play and Learning ECDFS-A10.9 Standard 12: Personal Development and Positive Relationships ECDFS-A10.14 Standard 14: Conflict and Crises ECDFS-A10.16 Standard 21: Nutrition and Health HTR-A10.5 Standard 22: Food Safety and Sanitation HTR-A10.6 Standard 23: Food Preparation and Meal Management HTR-A10.7 Standard 38: Communicable and Non-communicable Infections and Diseases ECDFS-A10.18 Standard 42: Influences on Individual, Family, and Workplace Decisions ECDFS-A10.20 Standard 43: Transferability of Consumer and Family Studies Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes to ECDFS-A10.21

1 Careers

Course Outline: *The Instructor has the right to change pacing of activities and assignments as needed on a yearly basis. The nature of this course will sometimes allow for units to be moved to different times of the year. Unit Name Textbook Chapters Types of Assessment 1st Quarter Miscellaneous FCCLA Member Handbook Chapter Degree General Information and Orientation None Daily Observation Unit A: Theory The Developing Child Chapter 1 Daily Participation Work Samples, Quizzes, Tests Unit B: Careers The Developing Child chapter 23 Daily Participation Work Samples, Quizzes, Tests 2nd Quarter Unit C: Prenatal The Developing Child chapters 4-6 Daily Participation Work Samples, Quizzes, Tests Baby Book Unit D: Responsible Parenting The Developing Child chapters 2-3 Daily Participation Work Samples, Quizzes, Tests Infant Simulator Unit E: Guidance and Discipline of Children The Developing Child 3, 20-21 Daily Participation Work Samples, Quizzes, Tests Daily Participation Work Samples, Quizzes, Tests 3rd /4th Quarters Unit F: Development ages 0-12 The Developing Child 7-19 Daily Participation Work Samples, Quizzes, Tests Tracking my growth 0-12 Unit G: Learning through play The Developing Child 7-19 Daily Participation Work Samples, Quizzes, Tests Preschool Internship

2 3 District Writing Standards: Technical Writing Documents Primary ESLR Addressed: Powerful Communicators  Communicate spoken and written language to others  Contribute to group activity and accepts feedback  Display a receptive and open attitude to new ideas and tasks  Use a variety of communication systems  Have knowledge of current events, local and world affairs Responsible Citizens  Display pride in one’s community through activities that enrich one’s school, town, state, and nation  Explain how in an effective government rights come with civic responsibilities  Show an appreciation of tradition and history  Demonstrate sensitivity to various viewpoints, belief systems and culture Independent Learners  Show personal responsibility for self-organizations, self-discipline, and self-control  Show examples of self-growth and individual commitment  Display an appreciation of the contributions, participation, and efforts of others Dedicated Academic Achievers  Pass CAHSEE  Show growth in CST  Pass DWA (1 time/year)  Demonstrate proficiency in academic standards for all courses  Demonstrate useful technology skills Evolving Individuals  Engage in activities to gain personal experience and self-confidence  Demonstrate the ability to set goals and establish a course of action  Develop skills of inquiry  Demonstrate how the use of prior knowledge can help overcome life’s challenges

4 Assessment:

 Daily Participation  Quiz/Test  Related projects  Work Samples  Infant Simulator  Competitive Events Grading scale/format/ weight of semester final:  Grades are determined by total points earned and based upon these percentages:

A = 100 – 90% B =89 – 80% C = 79 – 70% D = 69 – 60% F = 59 –0%

Textbook:  The Developing Child

  Resource Materials: a. Periodicals c. Literature e. Computer Lab w/ internet access b. Newspapers d. Movies / videos f. FCCLA Members Handbook

g. h. Necessary Supplies: i. j. The following items need to be obtained by ______.  3-Ring Notebook  Blue/Black Pens  Highlighter

 3-Ring Notebook Paper  USB Memory Stick  LHS Planner (College Rule)

 Optional: Scrubs