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CHILD DEVELOPMENT 135
135
CHILD GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT
3.0 Units
CHLDV 135 examines the major physical,
psychosocial, and cognitive/language devel-
opmental milestones for children, both typi-
cal and atypical, from conception through
adolescence. There will be an emphasis on
interactions between maturational processes
and environmental factors. While studying
developmental theory and investigative
research methodologies, students will
observe children evaluate individual differ-
ences and analyze characteristics of develop- nutrition and their relationship to the young
ment at various stages. Note: Verification of
tuberculosis (TB) clearance required Lecture
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL
120 or ESL 151 or equivalent. Course Typi-
cally Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/
Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
CDEV 100)
137
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN CHILD
CARE
3.0 Units
CHLDV 137 is designed for students inter-
ested in working in before and after school
or out-of-school programs for children aged
5-12. The course introduces School Age
program philosophies and program types,
examines needs and concerns relating to
school-age children in child care and strate- relationships, constructive adult-child inter- community with an emphasis on historical
gies for managing classrooms and guiding
children’s behavior. Knowledge of develop-
mental ages and stages is emphasized. This
course includes designing developmentally
appropriate curriculum and experiences
for school age children and creating devel-
opmentally appropriate environments.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CHLDV 135
or equivalent. Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151 and
MATH 145. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
138
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION
3.0 Units
CHLDV 138 introduces the laws, regulations,
standards, policies and procedures and early
childhood curriculum related to child health,
safety and nutrition. The characteristics
of good health and the recognition of the
symptoms of communicable diseases are
examined. The habits and attitudes essential
for physical and mental health of teachers,
parents and children are identified. This
course is intended to examine the current
concepts in the field of health, safety and
child and program planning. Emphasis is
given to the components of quality care
for young children and the importance of
collaboration with families and health care
professionals. Lecture 3 hours. Recom-
mended Preparation: ENGL 120 or ESL 151
or equivalent. Course Typically Offered:
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID
ECE 220)
140
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF
TEACHING
3.0 Units
CHLDV 140 examines the underlying
theoretical principles of developmentally
appropriate practices applied to programs,
environments, emphasizing the key role of
actions, and teaching strategies in supporting and socio-cultural factors. The processes of
physical, social, creative and intellectual
development for all children. This course
includes a review of the historical roots of
early childhood programs and the evolu-
tion of the professional practices promoting
advocacy, ethics and professional identity.
Note: Verification of tuberculosis (TB) clear-
ance required. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
CHLDV 135 or equivalent. Course Typically
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU.
(C-ID ECE 120)
141
STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
2.0 Units
CHLDV 141 provides for a demonstration
of developmentally appropriate early child-
hood teaching competencies under guided
supervision. Students utilize practical
classroom experiences to make connections
between theory and practice, develop profes-
sional behaviors, and build a comprehensive
understanding of children and families.
Child centered, play-oriented approaches
to teaching, learning, and assessment; and
knowledge of curriculum content areas is
emphasized as student teachers design,
implement and evaluate experiences that
promote positive development and learning
for all young children. Note: Verification of
current tuberculosis (TB) clearance required.
Lecture 2 hours. Prerequisite: CHLDV
150. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment
in CHLDV 180, 181 or 182. Recommended
Preparation: CHLDV 156 (may be taken
concurrently). Course Typically Offered:
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU. (CHLDV
141 & 180 or 181 or 182 C-ID ECE 210)
142
CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY
3.0 Units
CHLDV 142 examines the developing
child in a societal context focusing on the
interrelationship of family, school and
socialization and identity development will
be highlighted, showing the importance
of respectful, reciprocal relationships that
support and empower families. Lecture 3
hours. Recommended Preparation: CHLDV
135 or equivalent Course Typically Offered:
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID
CDEV 110)
147
WORKING WITH INFANTS AND
TODDLERS
3.0 Units
CHLDV 147 is designed to provide special-
ization in the milestones of infant and toddler
development, and the various programs
currently available. Students consider prin-
ciples of care-giving, and learn appropriate
play activities and materials necessary to
enhance early childhood education. Obser-
vation of infants and toddlers is required,
both in the classroom and outside in the
community. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
CHLDV 135 or equivalent. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
ESL 151 and MATH 145. Course Typically
Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU