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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CDEC 1311 - EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN
An introduction to the education of the young child. Includes developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours of field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
An introduction to the education of the young child. Includes developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours of field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Discuss the contributions of key historical and contemporary theorists to the field of early care and education
Explain the features of a developmentally appropriate program for young children
Define each of the four basic developmental domains (physical, cognitive, emotional, and social)
Examine the types of early childhood programs
Analyze trends and issues of early care and education
Identify the characteristics and developmental stages of a professional in early care and education.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
External Learning/Field/Skills/Practicum Hours: 16.0
CDEC 1313 - CURRICULUM RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
A study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children birth through age eight.
A study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children birth through age eight.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Define developmentally appropriate practices
Describe the process of child-centered curriculum development
Develop guidelines for creating learning environments
Describe teacher roles in early childhood classrooms
Prepare a developmentally appropriate schedule including routines and transitions
Select, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 1317 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING I
Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). Topics include CDA overview, observation skills, and child growth and development. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognitive, physical, and communication.
Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). Topics include CDA overview, observation skills, and child growth and development. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognitive, physical, and communication.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Identify methods to advance physical and intellectual competence
Describe the CDA process; develop observation skills and summarize child growth and development
Utilize skills in writing, speaking, teamwork, time management, creative thinking, and problem solving.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 1318 - WELLNESS OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Factors impacting the well-being of young children. Includes healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content is aligned with State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
Cross-listed as TECA 1318
Factors impacting the well-being of young children. Includes healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content is aligned with State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
Cross-listed as TECA 1318
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Identify principles of nutrition, health, and safety
Conduct a nutritional, health, and safety assessment;
Examine regulatory requirements for nutrition, health, and safety.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 1319 - CHILD GUIDANCE
An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences.
An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Describe theories related to child guidance
Explain how guidance promotes autonomy, self-discipline, and pro-social skills
Identify familial and cultural influences on child guidance
Apply guidance techniques
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 1321 - THE INFANT AND TODDLER
A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development, quality routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques.
A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development, quality routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Summarize prenatal development and the birth process
Discuss theories of development as they apply to infants and toddlers
Outline growth and development of children from birth to age 3
Analyze components of teacher/child interactions and positive guidance techniques
Design learning environments
Select materials and activities for infants and toddlers
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 1335 - EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 3-5
Principles of typical growth and development from three to five years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Principles of typical growth and development from three to five years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Summarize principles of growth and development in the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains from age three through age five
Compare and contrast theories of development
Discuss the impact of developmental processes; discriminate types and techniques of observation
Discriminate types and techniques of observation
Apply developmental principles and theories using observation techniques.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 1339 - EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 0-3
Principles of typical growth and development from conception through three years of age. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development.
Principles of typical growth and development from conception through three years of age. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Summarize principles of growth and development in the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains from conception through age three
Compare and contrast theories of development
Discuss the impact of developmental processes
Discriminate types and techniques of observation
Apply developmental principles and theories using observation techniques
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 1354 - CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.
Cross-listed as TECA 1354
Physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.
Cross-listed as TECA 1354
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Summarize principles of growth and development and developmental stages in various domains
Discuss theories of development, the impact of developmental processes on early childhood practices and types and techniques of observation
Explain the importance of play.
Demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques and recognition of growth and developmental patterns.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 1356 - EMERGENT LITERACY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching language and literacy through a play-based integrated curriculum to children from birth through age eight.
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching language and literacy through a play-based integrated curriculum to children from birth through age eight.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Define literacy and emergent literacy
Analyze theories of language development
Describe the teacher's role in promoting emergent literacy
Create literacy environments and experiences for children
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 1358 - CREATIVE ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking for children birth through age eight.
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking for children birth through age eight.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Define the creative process
Describe developmental sequences of creative arts
Analyze teacher roles in enhancing creativity
Describe concepts taught through the creative arts
Identify components of creative environments
Assess creative arts activities
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 2166 - PRACTICUM CHILD CARE PROVIDER
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry
Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
External Learning/Field/Skills/Practicum Hours: 160.0
CDEC 2266 - PRACTICUM CHILD CARE PROVIDER
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry
Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
External Learning/Field/Skills/Practicum Hours: 320.0
CDEC 2304 - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Methods used in the identification of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect with an emphasis on developing skills for working with children and families. Includes methods of referral to public and private agencies that deal with investigation and treatment.
Methods used in the identification of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect with an emphasis on developing skills for working with children and families. Includes methods of referral to public and private agencies that deal with investigation and treatment.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Describe the history/legislation related to abuse and neglect
Identify signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect
Create supportive systems for victims and their families
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 2307 - MATH AND SCIENCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
Exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play.
Exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Align the sequence of cognitive development to the acquisition of math and science concepts
Explain the scientific process and its application to early care and education environments
Develop strategies which promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children
Plan discovery experiences using observation and assessment
Evaluate developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, and environments to support the attainment of math and science concepts and skills
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 2315 - DIVERSE CULTURAL MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION
An overview of diverse cultural and multilingual education including familial relationships, community awareness, diversity, and the needs of each and every child.
An overview of diverse cultural and multilingual education including familial relationships, community awareness, diversity, and the needs of each and every child.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Compare models of multicultural/multilingual education
Identify personal and institutional bias
Plan and evaluate multicultural environments and activities
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 2322 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING II
A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy, learning environment, self, social, and guidance.
A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy, learning environment, self, social, and guidance.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Explain methods to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment
Describe ways to support social and emotional development
Describe techniques used to provide positive guidance
Utilize skills in writing, speaking, problem-solving, time management, and record keeping
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 2324 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING III
Continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The three functional areas of study include family, program management and professionalism.
Continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The three functional areas of study include family, program management and professionalism.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Describe methods to establish positive and productive relationships with families
Explain methods to ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs
Identify how to maintain a commitment to professionalism
Utilize skills in writing, speaking, problem-solving, time management, and record keeping
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
CDEC 2341 - THE SCHOOL AGE CHILD
A study of programs for the school age child, including an overview of development, learning environments, materials, activities and guidance techniques.
A study of programs for the school age child, including an overview of development, learning environments, materials, activities and guidance techniques.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Outline growth and development of the school age child
Analyze components of school age programs; and develop materials, activities and guidance strategies.
Develop materials, activities and guidance strategies.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0