HDEV 0014. Programs for School Age Children
Units: 3
Prerequisite: Completion of HDEV 13 with grade of "C" or better
Advisory: Completion of HDEV 9 with grade of "C" or better
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
Study of principles and standards for school-age child development programs. Emphasis on implementation of recommended practices in supervised laboratory settings. Includes planning and presenting developmentally appropriate activities in all curriculum areas. Meets specialization requirement, with HDEV 13, of Master Teacher Child Development Permit. (CSU)
HDEV 0014 - Programs for School Age Children
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of HDEV 13 with grade of "C" or better Advisory: Completion of HDEV 9 with grade of "C" or better Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory) Description: Study of principles and standards for school-age child development programs. Emphasis on implementation of recommended practices in supervised laboratory settings. Includes planning and presenting developmentally appropriate activities in all curriculum areas. Meets specialization requirement, with HDEV 13, of Master Teacher Child Development Permit. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 36 Laboratory 54 By Arrangement Contact Hours 90 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Integrate understanding of children's development and needs to create and maintain healthy, safe, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environments for school-age children. Design, implement and evaluate curriculum activities that are developmentally appropriate for school-age children considerate of socioeconomic and cultural diversity. Apply a variety of effective approaches, strategies and techniques supporting positive relationships with both school-age children and adults. Explain elementary education policies and procedures that influence instruction. Course Content Outline I. EVALUATING THE COMPONENTS OF PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN USING NATIONAL STANDARDS A. Philosophy and Goals B. Policies and Procedures C. Curriculum D. Diversity E. Environment F. Staffing G. Parent Involvement II. PLANNING AND PRESENTING INTEGRATED CURRICULUM A. Language and literature; science and technology; social studies; physical education; the arts; social skills; math. B. Pedagogical methods, such as cooperative education, culture-specific accommodations, project work; III. PROVIDING AN EQUAL EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN A. Children with disabilities B. Ethnic, cultural, and linguistic minority children C. Racism and discrimination in schools IV. STRUCTURAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES IN SCHOOLS A. Sociopolitical context of school-age programs B. Activities for personal, school, and community change Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Analyze the developmental and educational needs of diverse children in school age programs; 2. Discuss and debate controversial issues in middle childhood education and development, such as racism in education, tracking, bilingual education, discipline policies; 3. Generate ideas for personal, school, and community change to improve school age child development programs. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Explain and implement key standards of quality in child development programs for school age children; 2. Plan and implement an integrated curriculum for groups of children, including the following curriculum areas: social skills, literature and language, math, science, arts, and physical education. Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Projects Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read "Teachers Weigh In on Common Core" (Will, 2016) and have students work in a small group based on lab placement to identify what aspects of common core they have seen in their placement settings. 2. Read "The Art of Comprehension" (Bryan, 2014) and have small group discussions about how this concept can be used with students in lab settings. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write weekly reflections on events that occurred in the lab setting. 2. Read "Schools Combine Meditation and Brain Science to Help Combat Discipline Problems" (Cavazos, 2016) and write lesson plans that could be implemented in lab placement. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Read "The Project Approach" by Katz and Chard. Plan and implement a project with a group of children. Document the project with the children and present documentation to the class. Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID)
...HDEV 0003 ECE 210 HDEV 0010 and HDEV...0010B THTR 171 THEA 0014 THTR 173 THEA...
Sociology
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