DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical understanding of physical,
cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from infancy through school age. In addition,
instruction covers: child health, safety and nutrition; child guidance techniques; and developmentally
appropriate curriculum. Students plan and present educational materials and activities related to
language development, math, science, music, art, and motor development. This course meets the
University of California g elective requirement. This course is articulated with Cuyamaca Community
College/Grossmont Community College. Prerequisite: none

BASIC SKILLS:
As part of the instruction, this course reinforces and applies basic skills in reading, writing, speaking,
listening and mathematics in the context of a career. Instructional strategies used in this course also
assist students to: think critically, make decisions, solve problems, and develop the ability to learn and
reason. Students are given opportunities to demonstrate personal qualities including individual
responsibility, self-confidence, self-management and teamwork.

Occupational Knowledge and Skills

CHILD CARE SERVICES - The Student
Demonstrates knowledge of child care services.

Career Opportunities in Child Care - The Student

Identifies the various types of child care facilities
Describes the philosophies of various types of child care facilities
Lists employment and educational opportunities in child care services
Is aware of the importance of professional growth and understands the need for continuing education, e.g.
continuing college courses, workshops and seminars.
Demonstrates personal qualifications needed by child care workers.
Demonstrates multicultural awareness and sensitivity.
Identifies current issues and legislation related to child care services.

Facility Standards and Work Policies - The Student

Identifies standards of child care facilities. (state funded vs federally funded)
Observes policies of child care programs regarding and abuse reporting regulations.
Work schedules
Absences
Health regulations
Safety procedures
Accepts suggestions, criticism and guidance from supervisor.
Works cooperatively with staff.
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Observes, records and reports behaviors of children.

Employability Skills - The Student

Identifies personal characteristics needed to secure and hold a job.
Completes a resume, job application and simulated job interview.
Completes a job application.
Participates in simulated job interview.
Follows written and oral instructions to complete job tasks.
Performs reading, writing and math skills associated with the job.
Works cooperatively with others.
Demonstrates communication skills needed when working with others.

Growth and development of the infant and young child - The Student
Describes the developmental stages of infants and toddlers.
Identifies stages of play and importance of play for young children.
Describes and understands the physical development of children 2-5 years old and/or infants.
Lists the social development stages of children 2-5 years old and/or infants.
Identifies ways to help children 2-5 years old and/or infants develop sound emotional health.
Lists the stages of intellectual development of children 2-5 years old and/or infants.
Identifies the sequence of language acquisition and development of children 2-5 years old and/or infants.
Identifies the theorists responsible for understanding the development of young children.
Examines the environmental factors which influence the development of children 2-5 years old and/or infants.
Determines the needs of exceptional children, including special family situations.
Identifies the social, emotional, physical and intellectual stages of development of the school-age child.

Guidance of the young child - The Student

Lists the principles of positive guidance and discipline techniques.
Uses the principles of positive guidance and discipline techniques.
Helps children develop a sense of independence through self-help routines.

Developmentally appropriate curriculum activities - The Student

Plans and creates a positive and comfortable daily schedule, routine and environment.
Plans and develops diverse lesson and activity plans for preschool-age children and school age children.
Plans and supervises play activities appropriate for children at varying developmental levels.
Plans and presents or offers a variety of stimulating language activities.
Organizes and presents/offers pre-number and pre-math activities that support classroom learning.
Organizes and presents/offers experiences through which children can express themselves in music and
movement activities.
Plans and presents/offers science and nature activities.
Plans and presents/offers a variety of creative art activities.
Plans and presents/offers activities that promote large and small muscle development.
Identifies current uses of the computer in the preschool setting.
Identifies dramatic play activities appropriate for preschool-age children.
Identifies the various learning styles appropriate for working with preschool-age children.
Organizes and plans curriculum for after school programs.

Health, Safety And Nutrition - The Student

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Assists in the general hygiene needs of children.
Uses appropriate procedures for handling bodily fluids.
Identifies the signs of illness or discomfort in young/school age children.
Lists the various types of chronic diseases.
Lists the various types of childhood illnesses.
Lists the various types of infectious diseases.
Describes emergency preparedness procedures.
Identifies the safety factors that contribute to a safe preschool/school age environment.
Lists the procedures for basic first aid.
Practices emergency preparedness procedures.
Identifies and practices proper sanitary procedures in handling, preparing and serving food using universal
precautions.
Assists in planning, preparing and serving nutritious snacks and meals.
Assists in promoting good nutrition and hygiene habits of children.
Identifies and practices coping skills with adults and children.

Entrepreneurship In Child Care Services - The Student

Identifies self-employment opportunities in child care services.
Identifies personal skills needed to be self-employed.
Examines legal regulations that affect small businesses in child care services.

State Licensing Requirement - The Student

Identifies community resources available for starting a small business in child care services.
Identifies elements of a business plan.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT - The Student

Completed 25% of the course or not more than 90 hours.
Completed 50% of the course or not more than 180 hours.
Completed 75% of the course or not more than 270 hours.
Completed 100% of the course.
Final grade: A
Final grade: B
Final grade: C
Has met or exceeded the state licensing requirement of 95 hours of classroom instruction and 150 hours
practical work experience with young children to qualify as a preschool teacher.
Has met or exceeded the state licensing requirement of 95 hours of classroom instruction and 150 hours
practical work experience.
Demonstrates complete understanding of all aspects of industry.
Demonstrates awareness of the need for continuing education and learning.

Expected Student Learning Results

OCCUPATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - The students has demonstrated:
Accessing and utilizing technology and information
Practicing occupational safety standards
Thinking critically and solving problems effectively
Using basic skills in reading, writing, mathematics, listening and speaking as they relate to occupation
specific skills
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Attaining a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of industry the individual is preparing to enter
Applying knowledge to real world problems and situations

JOB ACQUISITION SKILLS/LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Demonstrates knowledge of other career opportunities in Child Development and related occupations.
Completed an appropriate cover letter, resume and job application.
Demonstrates knowledge of job interview techniques.

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