Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

179 Course Descriptions 2018-2019 Catalog Child Development 15 DIVERSITY AND CULTURE IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. Examines the impact of various societal influences on the development of children’s social identity. Covers developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and anti-bias approaches. Self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes, and bias will be emphasized. (A, CSU) (C-ID ECE 230) 16 EARLY INTERVENTION (FORMERLY CHDEV 32) 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours PREREQUISITES: Child Development 20 and verification of measles vaccination and pertussis, freedom of tuberculosis, and verification of flu vaccination within the past 12 months. ADVISORIES: English 1A. The study of infants and toddlers with disabilities, atypical development or other special needs, both in the Early Intervention setting and in the Child Care setting. Explores strategies and interventions used in the field of Early Intervention. Current theories in Early Intervention, early relationships, family systems, grief processing and stress. The “To Be Arranged” hours may include observation of practitioners and participation in assessments and early intervention strategies. This course requires verification of measles vaccination and pertussis, freedom of tuberculosis, and verification of flu vaccination within the past 12 months. (A, CSU) 17A INFANT AND TODDLER PRACTICUM (FORMERLY CHDEV 7) 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Child Development 1, 6, 39 and verification of measles vaccination and pertussis, freedom of tuberculosis, and verification of flu vaccination within the past 12 months. ADVISORIES: English 1A. This course introduces students to infant-toddler development. Applies current research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings. Examines essential policies, principles and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from birth to 36 months. The “To Be Arranged” hours may include observation of and participation in planning environments and facilitating infant toddler growth and development. This course requires verification of measles vaccination and pertussis, freedom of tuberculosis, and verification of flu vaccination within the past 12 months. (A, CSU) 17B ADVANCED INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT (FORMERLY CHDEV 7B) 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Child Development 17A. ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. A study of infants and toddlers focusing on birth to age three including physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional growth and development. Includes an overview of pre-conception, conception, prenatal development and birth. Applies theoretical frameworks to interpret behavior and interactions between heredity and environment. Emphasizes the role of family and relationships in development. (A, CSU) 19V COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE (OCCUPATIONAL), CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1-8 units, pass/no pass Students will gain work experience in a childcare, early intervention, special education or educational facility. Students can specialize their work experience at the level needed to accomplish their educational/career goals. These various levels of work experience include working with infants, toddlers, preschool, or grades K-3. Students gaining work experience towards the Early Intervention Assistant Certificate are required to complete their work experience at a facility that includes typically and atypically developing children. Students earn units using the following formula: for paid work, 75 hours = 1 unit; for volunteer work, 60 hours = 1 unit. Students may enroll for a maximum of 8 units per semester. Students may earn a total of 16 units in work experience of which only 6 may be in COTR 19G. This course includes a 2-hour orientation at the beginning of the semester. Note: Repetition of Cooperative Work Experience courses is allowable under Title 5, §55253. (A, CSU) 20 OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Child Development 1, 3, and 39. ADVISORIES: English 1A. This course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children’s development and learning, emphasizing the use of findings to inform and plan learning environments and experiences. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be explored, along with strategies for collaboration with families and professionals.(A, CSU) (C-ID ECE 200)