Child Development Course Syllabus

Child Development Course Syllabus Bellefonte Area High School Mrs. Whyte

Child Development is a course designed to help students understand the development of children from two to five years of age. Topics discussed include physical, emotional, intellectual social development of children, safety, guidance, literacy, health and nutrition. The students will also learn the responsibility of caregivers and how to plan and instruct age appropriate lessons.

Outcomes The students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of child developmental stages when observing and participating in the preschool lab. Engage children in stories while effectively reading books. Plan and prepare age appropriate lessons to implement in the preschool lab. Create nutritious snacks for the preschoolers. Plan a safe environment for preschool children to explore in. Utilize their daily journal entries for reflection,

Essential Questions 11.4.9.A What impact does environment and heredity have on a child? 11.4.9.A How does a child change physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially from birth to age four? 11.4.9.A How can physical, intellectual, emotional and social development be evaluated? 11.4.9. A What theories are utilized in understanding intellectual development? 11.4.9.D How does family involvement affect a child’s schooling? 11.4.9.E How does story reading enhance literacy? 11.4.9.E How are storytelling and writing related? 11.4.9.C How is the preschool lab setting prepared for maximized learning? 11.4.9.B What criteria can be used when selecting safe and educational toys for young children? 11.4.9.C What are the characteristics of an effective learning environment? 11.4.9.C What types of guidelines should be established for the preschool lab and how can they be enforced?

Assessment/Evaluation Class work and homework Power point presentation Student journal Class participation Lesson preparation and implementation Test and quizzes Portfolio Projects

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