Family & Consumer Sciences

Child Development

Outline

Course Description: Child Development examines the development of children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on increased understanding of children and the basic skills necessary to relate to them. Opportunities for observations will serve as the basis for classroom discussion and study. Opportunity to participate with the infant care simulator, Baby Think It Over, is provided. The many career opportunities available with child care are examined, as well as the legal and moral responsibilities of child abuse recognition.

Text: The Developing Child by Brisbane

Grading: Students grades will be determined by tests, daily work, projects, and laboratory experiences.

EXTRA CREDIT: Extra Credit work will be available to students each grading period.

Chapter	Subject
1	Learning About Children
2	Learning About Families
5	Prenatal Development
6	Preparing for Birth
7	The Baby’s Arrival
8	Physical Development During the First Year
9	Emotional and Social Development During the First Year
10	Intellectual Development During the First Year
3	Positive Parenting Tips Development Observation Handbook
11	Physical Development for 1-3 Years
12	Emotional & Social Development for 1-3 Years
13	Intellectual Development for 1-3 Years
14	Physical Development for 1-3 Years
15	Emotional & Social Development for 4-6 Years
16	Intellectual Development for 4-6 Years
Review and Exam

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